[Towertalk] Fw: Wire for a Beverage ??

[Robert Webb]

Sri folks, I meant ARRL 160M contest. I still have RTTY tones from WAE in my
ears, at least thats my excuse and im sticking to it.
Robert Webb
G0URR


----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Webb" <G0urr@btopenworld.com>
To: "towertalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 5:11 PM
Subject: Wire for a Beverage ??


> Hello everyone, I am planning on playing in CQWW CW on topband.(with the
> callsign G4RS) At the moment i have a 191 ft Zep strung between two 60 ft
> towers. I am planning on making this into a double extended zep on
topband.
> I am also planning on adding a beverage in the direction of the US. The
> thought of going to the local emporium and purchasing enough wire to do
both
> is a bit scary on the old wallet. So what have you guys out there found to
> do the job ? Is it a case of paying the going rate for antenna wire, or is
> there an alternative wire available. I had thought of welding wire, but am
> not sure how well it will hold up to being stretched etc.
> Your thoughts will as always be very much appreciated.PS if you have
played
> on topband in this contest, what should i expect ??
> Robert Webb
> G0URR
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