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Subject: [TowerTalk] Best wire
From: gareth@capecod.net (Gary)
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 08:13:20 -0500
> 
> The best thing for RF resistance and life, where the wire is not
> subjected to constant flexing, is a copper-clad steel (copperweld)
> or hard-drawn copper solid wire.
> 
> I prefer either copperweld or pre-stretched solid copper wire for
> antennas.
> 73, Tom W8JI
> W8JI@contesting.com


What is the cheapest source for pre-stretched copper? 

 Gary

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