[Elecraft] wire for random wire antenna using kx3

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On 12/17/2018 9:28 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!
> Where can we find that information?  Website please.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/17/2018 10:09 AM, Charlie T wrote:
>> Yes, but speaker wire is only good for audio up to about 25 kHz.  It 
>> has a
>> frequency limiting component in the wire alloy that must be removed 
>> in order
>> to use this type wire at RF.
>>
>> This removal procedure is fairly easy to accomplish.  First, soak the 
>> wire
>> in a bucket of laundry detergent and water over night, then remove 
>> the wire
>> and rinse it thoroughly.
>> After assuring the wire is dry, place in an oven set to about 150 
>> degrees
>> for about 3 - 4 hours.
>> In lieu of the oven, you can also place the wire in an afternoon of 
>> summer
>> sun.
>> After that, place the wire on the ground and hold a 2 meter hand-held 
>> over
>> the wire, approximately a foot away and key up the radio for 20 
>> seconds at a
>> couple watts output.
>> If you see no reaction, sparking, especially tingling in your ears,  or
>> physical movement of the wire, it is now safe to use as an antenna.
>>
>> Note this advice is given freely and may be disseminated with no 
>> intended
>> royalty charges or copyright infringements.
>>
>> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>>
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