Topband: Wire for 2 wire BOG

[N4ZR]

I got half a kilometer of WD1-A fieldphone wire, new on the original 
spool, for less than $50.  It has both copper and steel strands in each 
of two conductors, which makes it pretty strong.  I don't think you can 
beat this locally, and they claim 4-day delivery 
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/Military-Telephone-Wire-Spool-P-N-WD1A-5Km-NSN-6145011554258-Looks-NOS-unused-/233296772991?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10>.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 8/9/2019 12:38 PM, Artek Manuals wrote:
> So what is the recommended 2 wires conductor/cable for a 2 wire 
> reversible BOG? More specifically what can I get at the big-Box home 
> supply? I have heard of folks trying twisted pair doorbell wire, I 
> have heard of folks getting old military field wire at the surplus 
> places. i really don't have any surplus places close by and I would 
> rather use something easily available rather than mail order. Will ZIP 
> cord work? I suspect the UV survivability of ZIP cord is not great 
> here in Florida, but cheap and easy to replace every two years
>
> Dave
> NR1DX
>