[UK-CONTEST] Aerial Wire

[Tom Wylie]

Making a 5 element wire beam for top band are we - should do OK on 
that!    ;-)


Tom
FDM



Adrian Rees (MW1LCR) wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I usually use wire made up of 7 strands of 0.5mm wire (7/0.5),twisted
> and covered with insulation for aerial wire. I seem to recollect that
> its called "lighting singles" by electricians. Normally I buy this wire
> from the local electrical wholesaler. However, they have now stopped
> selling this variety.
>
> I can get 7 strands of 0.2mm (7/0.2) but I don't think this will be
> strong enough for what I want to do with it.
>
> Has anyone got a source of the 7/0.5 cable ? I need 600 - 700 metres, so
> would be happy to buy a 1000m drum, or multiple 100m drums or rolls. 
>
> Thanks
>
> Adrian MW1LCR 
>
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