[TowerTalk] Radial Wire

[Tom McAlee]

$16 for a 500' roll of #16 stranded works out to 0.032/foot.  There doesn't 
seem to be a huge difference in price.

But, I'm curious if you or anyone else have any long-term reports on using 
such wire.  I've only used #14 or #16 because I've feared what would happen 
when my yard is driven on by the occassional SUV, bobcat, crane, concrete 
truck, or bucket truck.

Heavy wire isn't needed because of the current, but there are physical 
considerations.  But, I sure wouldn't mind making my next project cheaper if 
it would hold up just as well.

Does anyone have experience using a radial system made of thin wire in those 
situations?  I'd sure like to know if I can get away with it without having 
to find out the hard way.

73,
Tom, NI1N

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hal Kennedy" <halken at comcast.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 4:41 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Radial Wire


> Just bought 5K ft from the Wireman for $0.03 per ft.  #22 tinned CU bus
> wire.  No need to use the heavy stuff unless you only plan on one or two
> radials.
>
> Hal
>
> N4GG