[TowerTalk] Source for Radial Wire...was Elevated vertical

[Jim Lux]

At 09:24 AM 10/7/2005, Tom McAlee wrote:
>My local Lowe's stopped selling #16 insulated wire less than a year ago.
>The smallest they carry now is #14.  But, when they did have it, it was $20
>per 500 foot roll.
>
>There is an electric supply store accross the street that used to sell it
>for $16 per roll but they have since gone up to $18.  But, last time I
>bought 60 rolls and they gave me a nice discount.  That place is a small
>chain in the VA/WV area, but perhaps you can find a similar place near you
>that will discount a decent quantity.
>
>I checked around online and was not able to find a better price, especially
>when you factor in the shipping.
>
>73,
>Tom, NI1N

Do you need stranded or solid.  In general, the cheapest wire is going to 
be magnet wire.  Call up places that do motor rewinding.  (you can mail 
order, but then you'll be paying shipping, and spools of copper wire are 
heavy and costly to ship)