Derek K7XD wrote:
>
> The National Electric Code would require #2 wire.
Yes, and the consensus of opinion is that the voltage drop with smaller wire
would be a bigger problem than heating. For example, according to the table in
the ARRL handbook, 10 feet of #6 would drop almost half a volt.
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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