[TowerTalk] galvanized radial wires

[Bill Turner]

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On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 21:24:56 -0800, "Richard (Rick) Karlquist"
 <richard at karlquist.com> wrote:

>How do you keep the steel wire from curling up like a spring?
>
>Rick N6RK

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Securely anchor one end and pull the other end just enough to stretch
in an inch or so. The springy coil effect will instantly disappear and
you will have a nice straight piece of wire. 

I have to admit I have not used this on galvanized wire so
theoretically this might introduce some tiny cracks in the galvanizing
and thereby reduce the rust protection. I just don't know.

Bill, W6WRT