[Boatanchors] Multistrand vs. Solid

[Rbethman]

Steve,

Stranded vs. solid should make NO difference.

I, personally, would "think" that stranded would provide more "skin" 
area than solid.

Reality check is simple.  Tune and prune to resonance!

Bob - N0DGN
General Class w/13 WPM since 1981
(for those whom "seem" to THINK it really makes any difference)

StephenTetorka at cs.com wrote:
> Sorry for not being more precise...
>
> My question relates to any expected changes in high-frequency RF current flow 
> due to geometry change from a solid copper 18 gauge conductor...to several 
> tinnie-winnie smaller diameter conductors...running alongside one another.
>
> That is...what compensation need be applied for the replacement of that 18 
> Ga. solid wire with a multistrand geometry.
>
> For example, skin effect might be the prime consideration...putting aside the 
> 'mechanical' issues.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Steve
>   
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