Topband: cheap radial wire?

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I believe this wire is insulated.  It is for things like an invisible 
fence.  I am not sure what it is made of.

W0MU

On 11/9/2021 9:21 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
>> Dog electronic fence wire via ebay.
> Bad idea, except maybe for field day or some other temporary setup due
> to rust.  Also, long thin runs of steel may not return RF well.
>
> For permanence it's a lot better to invest in 3000 feet copper that
> can provide sixty 50 foot radials.  That will at least get you in fair
> shape with an inverted L.  But, I get that copper price is out of
> sight now so if you don't mind  wasted effort, experimentation with
> cheaper alternatives might be worth it.  Just be prepared to have them
> rust away or vanish in the case of aluminum.  It might be advisable to
> find out about your soil acidity before doing anything.
>
> Rob
> K5UJ
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