[TowerTalk] Wire for prop pitch?

[Frank]

Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:

>>> XHHW may be a better (though more expensive) choice given it's 
>>> higher UV resistance and heavier jacket.  
>>> http://www.distributorwire.com/blog/index.php/wire-cable-products/xhhw-wire/ 
>>>
>>>
>
> My open wire line is made out of #4 stranded aluminum XHHW.  (Way
> cheaper than copper).  It has now been out in the elements for
> 15 years and is still going strong.
>
> Rick N6RK
>

#4?  Is that a typo?  Seems a little bodacious for open wire line.  
Weight should be okay since it is aluminum.

I realized a long time ago that if beams could use aluminum tubing, wire 
antennas could use aluminum wire.

Good call.