[TowerTalk] Rising copper prices lead to rising cable prices

[James Chaggaris]

That giant "sucking" sound you hear with the rise in oil, steel, copper, and
other raw materials is coming from both China and India as they go through
their own industrial revolutions.  Prices will keep going up as they have
been since January 2004. 

73's

Jim N9WW


James E. Chaggaris
President
PowerOne Corp.
1020 Cedar Ave.
Suite 110
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phn:(630) 443-6500
Fax:(630) 443-6505
Web: www.pwrone.com

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Keith Dutson
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:42 AM
To: TowerTalk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rising copper prices lead to rising cable prices

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

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Alan NV8A
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:00 AM
To: HamRadioAntenna at yahoogroups.com
Cc: k8daa at yahoogroups.com; towertalk reflector;
WestMichiganHams at yahoogroups.com
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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