I used genuine Bell System lacing cord on mine. made a loop (with a knot) of about the right length and called it good. Haven't had to change it in 15 years. I'd be happy to send you a section of lacing cord.

Paul, ad7i

On Sat, Oct 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM E. <hanyou@xsmail.com> wrote:

Have also heard that shoelaces work as well… have never tried myself though.

> On Oct 18, 2025, at 8:23 PM, Jim Cooper <io@jimcooper.org> wrote:
>
> In the past, I have used a length of #14 stranded wire
> with solder lugs on both ends, and it worked !
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