[Elecraft] wire for random wire antenna using kx3

[Fred Jensen]

Larson E. Rapp is using an alias now?

73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 12/17/2018 7:09 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
>