[Lowfer] Al Wire as a loop conductor

[Stan, W1LE]

The 000 gauge aluminum stranded service drop wire, as a single conductor,
  may not be UV rated for use in the sunlight and weather.
In other words the insulation may deteriorate in a hurry,
leak water, and the acid rain will corrode the aluminum strands.
May even act like LITZ wire after a long time.
Be sure to treat the end compression terminals with NoAlox.

I say try it ...  before I do.....Let me know the results.....

I would sooner try 2.0" OD aluminum tubing (6061-T6) bent into the shape 
needed....
Splice the mill lengths with a undersized telescoping piece.
Maybe use a Harbor Freight tubing bender/roller for a full circle with 
multiple mill lengths...
8 each mill lengths of 20' would make a 50' diameter round loop.
Then all you need is a 60' insulated tower or possibly a tree.

Pondering....

Stan, W1LE     Cape Cod    FN41sr



On 11/4/2011 8:28 PM, K2ORS wrote:
> Hi,
>      I am considering using Aluminum service drop wire (3/0 gauge) as a conductor for an LF transmitting loop. I know that the conductivity is not as good as copper but it weighs so much less that I can use a larger diameter conductor.
> Has anyone tried this? How would it hold up when flexed by the wind ? Other thoughts?
>
> 73 K2ORS
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