Topband: Aluminum radials?

[Rick Karlquist]

Kenneth D. Grimm, K4XL wrote:
> I'm fresh out of scraps of copper wire for radials and am considering
> using aluminum electric fence wire.  The other galvanized electric fence
> wire rusts away in a couple of seasons.  Anyone else using the aluminum
> stuff?  I've seen it in 1/2 mile rolls for about $45 via the
> internet...maybe cheaper at the local farm store.
> 73,
>
> --
> Ken K4XL
> k4xl at arrl.net
>

Fence wire won't lay on the ground, it wants to curl up.
A better aluminum wire is dead soft 1100 "tie wire" from Alcotec.
Also cheaper BTW.  I am planning to try some out later this year.

Rick N6RK