$16 for a 500' roll of #16 stranded works out to 0.032/foot. There doesn't
seem to be a huge difference in price.
But, I'm curious if you or anyone else have any long-term reports on using
such wire. I've only used #14 or #16 because I've feared what would happen
when my yard is driven on by the occassional SUV, bobcat, crane, concrete
truck, or bucket truck.
Heavy wire isn't needed because of the current, but there are physical
considerations. But, I sure wouldn't mind making my next project cheaper if
it would hold up just as well.
Does anyone have experience using a radial system made of thin wire in those
situations? I'd sure like to know if I can get away with it without having
to find out the hard way.
73,
Tom, NI1N
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hal Kennedy" <halken@comcast.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 4:41 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Radial Wire
> Just bought 5K ft from the Wireman for $0.03 per ft. #22 tinned CU bus
> wire. No need to use the heavy stuff unless you only plan on one or two
> radials.
>
> Hal
>
> N4GG
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