Topband: Aluminum radials?

[k8gg at voyager.net]

Ken, 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 

Ken,
etc., 

Aluminum is much more chemically active than zinc
(galvanizing).  Usually the minerals in soils accelerate
corrosion.
GL & 73
George  K8GG