[Elecraft] Antenna Wire Question - Permanent install...

Fri Apr 23 20:35:01 2004

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trevor Jacobs" <[email protected]>

> I'm thinking that I'd like to use some of the wireman #501 #18 solid
> copper clad steel (30%). Does anyone have any experience with this
wire for
> permanent use? I was a little concerned about the weight. Thanks

Would not worry too much about the weight. Just remember that
copperclad always wants to return to the shape of a slinky. When
you're handling it, make sure you always keep it under tension and
don't let go of it...

   ... especially of the other end is already fixed up in a tree.

Super-snarled copperweld stories are legend.

73, Guy.