[TowerTalk] Rising copper prices lead to rising cable prices

[Barry]

The US penny (pre-1982.  Post-1982 is copper plated zinc) is now worth 
about 2 cents in copper.
Barry W2UP

Keith Dutson wrote:
> I think there are several reasons for the hike in copper price, none of
> which are likely to change much in the near future.  One of the biggest
> players in the market is China.
>
> A few months ago I purchased a 500 ft roll of 2 gauge tinned bare copper
> wire from a local electric supply company.  They said they keep a supply
> mainly for the power company which uses it for pole grounding.  The price
> has just about doubled over the past year to $500 per roll.
>
> 73, Keith NM5G
>
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> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:00 AM
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] Rising copper prices lead to rising cable prices
>
> I tried to order coaxial cable yesterday at the price shown on a vendor's
> Web site but was informed that skyrocketing copper prices (82% increase this
> year alone was what I heard on the news today) have forced a price rise of
> approx. 15%.
>
> So if you're thinking of buying coax, perhaps you shouldn't wait too long;
> the price may yet go higher still.
>
> Alan NV8A
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Barry Kutner, W2UP             
Newtown, PA