Jim, we have one possibility for you in this area at the present time.
We have a surplus 19 AWG formvar magnet wire that can put up in 1000 ft
reels at $14.00 each. A better deal would be 2500 footers at $32.00, or
$5K for $50.
A bit larger, but 2 1/2 times the circular mil area makes it better for
radials, and perhaps less could be deployed.
Checking other options as well.
73,
Press Jones, N8UG, The Wireman, Inc., Landrum, SC, 29356
Sales (800)727-WIRE(9473) or orders@thewireman.com
Tech help (864)895-4195 or n8ug@thewireman.com
www.thewireman.com and the WIRELINE bargain page
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On Mon, 21 Sep 1998 18:49:46 -0400 "Jim Leahy" <jleahy@norwich.net>
writes:
>Thanks for the reply Press. Probably #24 or #28. I see Mouser has a
>1500'
>spool for $11.95. Looking to lay down quite a few 120' radials around
>the
>tower which I have a 80/160m half sloper connected to at 40'. I heard
>of
>some guys using magnet wire, which easily "sinks" into the grass over
>the
>winter and as Spring rolls around. I've continuously chopped up the
>#12 wire
>I get for 20 bucks in 500' spools at the local electrical supply
>house.
>Thought I'd try something smaller that would more readily bury itself
>as the
>grass grows. Though one individual replied not to use it, as he found
>you
>need several more radials than if you use heavier wire. Any thoughts
>on that
>theory? Thanks again Press.
>
>
>
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