[TowerTalk] galvanized radial wires

[John Kuklewicz N7ZN]

I am doing this with my Butternut HF6-V

So far (7 years) still working fine.
I am using 17ga Galvanized Electric Fence wire, about $18
per half mile spool when I first purchased it.

With a reasonably large number of radials the current
in each radial is relatively low, so the smaller gauge
and added resistance of steel does not seem to make a
big difference.

vy 73;

John N7ZN


VE2RYY wrote:
> Hello
> I would like to know if anybody has experienced with galvanized radial wires.
> I know copper is a lot better, but the price is a lot higher too.
> I was just talking with one of my friend and he says galvanized may last many years...
> Is there anyone in the group who had experimented with galvanized 16G wire for radials on 160M or on another band??
> 
> I was told copper is better, but considering  a high numbers of ft in a 3 el vertical on 160M, I was just wondering if it would be ok also with galvanized wires...
> Any input would be appreciated.
> Thanks in advance
> NOEL 
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