I use #14 stranded THHN wire from Home Despot because it's easy work work
with.
Dave WX7G
On Jun 5, 2012 9:23 AM, "W2XJ" <w2xj@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
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> You really do not need stranded wire. Bare solid wire is typically used
> for grounds. and while the standard of 120 radials spaced 3 degress is a
> well known standard for ground systems, it is very rare in amateur
> radio. Anything beyond 12 1/8 wavelength radials is a plus. I would
> check an electrical wholesaler and price bare copper in bulk. Usually
> #10 is used but I see no serious reason why #12 or even #14 would work
> in this application. I prefer a buried ground (or at least on the
> surface) over elevated for various reasons.
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> Having installed many MW systems, I can tell you the ideal is not always
> achieved. At the end of the day, get as much wire in the ground wherever
> it is possible.
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> On 6/5/12 9:01 AM, Dan Bookwalter wrote:
> > I think I asked something similar last fall , but , circumstances
> changed and I couldn't do anything about it at the time...
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> > So , here I am again looking for a source of radial wire.... I was
> thinking of either going with K2AV's FCP or a radial field.... If i go with
> the radials I was thinking of using #14 stranded for about 15 radials that
> in theory would help absorb any lightning impulses (per W8JI website) ,
> then I was going to use whatever wire I can find for the remaining 40 or 50
> radials. My radial field can only cover from about SW thru North over to
> East.
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> > Is there a better source for wire than Lowes/Home Depot ? I will check
> with the local electrical distibutor , but , if I recall correctly they
> weren't much better.... Lowes currently has 500' of #14 THHN for $50 I
> would need about 3000 feet.
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> > Dan
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