[TowerTalk] Wire size for 800 meter long wire

[David Hachadorian]

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From: "Barry Merrill" <barry at mxg.com>
To: <TOWERTALK at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 9:14 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Wire size for 800 meter long wire


>
> So, what can I do?  Is there a strong, light wire that
> will work for 800 meters with 50 foot sag?

How about something like monofilament fishing line or weedwhacker line 
used as a messenger cable for a lightweight copper or aluminum wire? 
Just an idea.

My other thought is that a simple vertical would probably work better, 
at least in the directions toward the seawater.

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ