[Elecraft] Speaking of Counterpoise. The Wireman description

[David Wilcox]

Not listed as “silky on their site but “silky wire” is a common name for this kind of wire. Here is the description from The Wireman’s web site.

Known as ‘Invisible’ Toughcoat ‘Silky’, this 26 AWG, 19 strand 40% copper-clad steel (OD 0.020″) has the same jacket as #531 (nominal OD, 0.050″ including 0.015″ jacket) but is also super small for that ‘low profile’ antenna or pocket ‘weekender’ long wire. Weighs less than one pound per 1000 feet! Not recommended for 160 meters. Note the low break strength and use accordingly. Price is per foot.

Dave K8WPE 

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> On Sep 26, 2022, at 4:56 PM, Bill Lederer <w8lvn.9 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Folks:
> 
> I think there was a little note in the KX2 bundle about the type of wire
> that is used in the counterpoise wires shipped with the KX2.  However, I am
> unable to locate it.
> 
> I think it had "slick" in its name.
> Thanks,
> -- 
> --w8lvn--
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