[SECC] Counterpoise anyone?

[K4SAV]

Yeah, I saw that, but passed based on a comment W8JI made about using 
this type wire. Here is his quoted comment:

"The very thin porous overlay on standard MIG wire will disappear in
any condition when exposed to moisture, even if the wire is suspended
in air. I have to watch how extra wire reels for my MIG welders is
stored, because if the wire gets damp it rusts almost immediately.73,
Tom W8JI"

It's an interesting place to browse for junk.  A few months back, right 
before copper prices went crazy, I found 1000 ft spools of #12 TFFN for 
$7.  I have a good supply now. No, they don't have any more.

Jerry, K4SAV

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
> 
>Too bad ESPN doesn't do promos for CQWW like they do for Monday Nite Football.  Think of the possibilities.
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