Re: [HCDX] ***SPAM*** Score/Req: 07.29/06.50 - Antenna wire, suggestions?

["David Taylor" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use 0.030 steel MIG welding wire for a 700' run. A ham friend of mine
recommended it to me. Seems to work quite well, and it was easy to string
up.

Dave


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Subject: ***SPAM*** Score/Req: 07.29/06.50 - [HCDX] Antenna wire,
suggestions?

Hi everyone,

I recently had to move the first part of my Eastern beverage off the
fence to 10-12 feet high. The first 500 feet runs tree limb to tree
limb. I have used #12 single (solid) insulated house wiring for the
antenna as it is inexpensive and heavy duty. It lasts for years out here
on the Oregon coast. Raising my antenna, I have a bit of a problem.
Between two points there is a pretty long run, 100 feet of close to it.
The #12 wiring is heavy. Is there a strong type of wire that is not
quite as heavy and smaller I can use that can handle high winds and all?
I need it insulated to protect it from the elements. The weight of #12
bothers me a lot. Any suggestions? Thanks.

73,

Patrick

Patrick Martin
Seaside  OR
KAVT Reception Manager

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