[ARC5] Wire

[J. Forster]

While on the wire topic, does anybody know where to get the type of
ignition wire used on WW II Jeeps and such.

It is about 7 mm OD, with a stranded copper core (both easy), BUT has
black or white rubber (not PVC !!!) insulation (seems very rare)? The
rubber stays flexible.

I need some 10-20 foot lengths it for the lead-in wire on the long-wire
antennas for the WS 19 sets.

Best,

-John

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> "A common item in hardware stores through at least the 1940s was twisted
> pair electrical wire called "drop cord".  This was a pair of stranded,
> rubber-covered conductors and then each conductor had a braided yellow
> and green textile covering.  I think one of the wires included a little
> bit of red thread so they could be told apart."
>
>
> They still make it - This company specializes in "Drop Cord"
>
> http://www.sundialwire.com/
>
>
> I also know a company that makes thick ignition wire for restored
> tractors and farm equipment. I wonder if this would work as a  safe HV
> wire in final amplifiers.
>
>
>   http://brillman.com/store/cotton-braided-spark-plug-wire-c-23_24_637.html
>
> Fred
> KD7EDW
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