[TowerTalk] Sealing WD1A wire ends

[Bob K6UJ]

Charlie,

Are these radials going to be elevated with the ends anchored to the 
ground ?

Bob
K6Uj

On 5/25/16 9:11 PM, n0tt1 at juno.com wrote:
> Hi Gents,
>
> I'm planning to use single strands (i.e. half a pair) of the
> 2-conductor Military Surplus "WD-1a" wire for a lot of radials.
>
> I know that there are 3 steel stands and 4 copper strands
> in each conductor.  Obviously, it is "mandatory" to keep
> water from wicking inside the insulation and doing some
> real damage!!
>
> My question is "what works" or what "has worked" for
> you to seal the cut wire ends?  I would need something
> that's not going to pull off or rub off because I plan on
> anchoring the wire ends to the ground with a tool and hammer.
>
> Some ideas here...Maybe crimp-on end caps with some
> silicone or grease inside?   "Flooded" heat shrink tubing?
> Other Ideas?  Suggestions?
>
> TNX,
> Charlie, N0TT
>
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