Topband: Radial wire

[Tree]

Speaking of radial wire - I have recently found a source of it that is very
inexpensive.  It might not be the best for laying flat - but I have been
able to find thousands of feet for like $15.  Sorry - this is probably only
a USA thing however.

Look for your nearest Habitat for Humanity ReStore.  They are like a
Goodwill for building supplies.  They typically have an area with hand
tools and you will find spools of wire and RG6 if you are lucky.  Great
prices.  If I see one while I am driving through most anyplace - I stop in
to take a quick look.

Happy Hunting!!

In other news - I have my second tower about 80 percent up in the air.
Should be able to finish it during the next month and get it loaded on
160.  Hoping to have a pretty good signal from my new QTH by the PreStew.
This is my first hilltop QTH and am anxious to see how it plays.

73 Tree N6TR/7
Manning, OR

On Wed, Sep 5, 2018 at 5:00 AM MU 4CX250B <4cx250b at miamioh.edu> wrote:

> Jeff, I also use THHN 14Awg stranded wire laying flat on the ground. I
> use brown insulation to match the desert floor, and one or two lawn
> staples per radial (each is 120 ft long). I'm not certain, but I think
> I bought it in 5000 ft spools.
> 73,
> Jim w8zr
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 4, 2018, at 5:47 PM, donovanf at starpower.net wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jeff,
> >
> >
> > I use 14 AWG THHN stranded wire for temporary radials laying
> > on the ground. Its lays flat.
> >
> >
> >
> www.wireandcableyourway.com/14-awg-thhn-stranded-building-wire-500ft-or-2500ft-spool.html
> >
> >
> > 73
> > Frank
> > W3LPL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > From: "Jeff Draughn" <n0ost99 at gmail.com>
> > To: topband at contesting.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 11:36:54 PM
> > Subject: Topband: Radial wire
> >
> > I’m looking for suggestions for radial wire that will lay as flat as
> > possible. I realize that’s probably what everyone is looking for, however
> > I have used the wire from the big box stores THHN etc. and it always has
> > that permanent curl to it or permanent for a good long while.
> >
> > Anyone know of anything that is very flexible right out of the gate test
> > lead wire comes to mind but probably too expensive.
> > Thanks
> > Jeff, N0OST
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