[SECC] Counterpoise anyone?

[Jerry Flanders]

Anybody look this up? What gauge, and how many feet per pound? Also, 
I wonder how thick the copper would be on welding wire.

Jerry W4UK

At 15:05 10/23/2006, Hoeft, Roger V wrote:
>Folks,
>
>If aynone has plans for a large counterpoise or running (many) 
>beverages, the local "junk" store here in Decatur, AL has a 44lb 
>spool of .045 copper-clad mild steel welding wire for $45.00 ($49.xx 
>with tax).  Sounds like a steal (steel?) It will probably be a 
>lifetime of wire for a contestor.  If anyone is interested, let me 
>know and I'll see if the wire is still there and make arrangements 
>for shipment.  I bought one and got a week's worth of exercise while 
>making 160M radials.
>
>73 and good luck in CQWW this weekend.
>
>Roger ...
>KA9EKJ