[Lowfer] Al Loop Conductor?

[K2ORS]

Scott,

   Many thanks, good information!

73 Warren

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Tilley" <sthed475 at telus.net>
To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &amp; UK) and MedFer bands" 
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Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 12:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Al Loop Conductor?


> Hi Warren
>
> My 100m perimeter LF loop is constructed of similar AL wire.  You'll
> find it the PERFECT loop conductor as it's much lighter and cheaper than
> copper.  The conductivity issue is not that big of a deal as my
> conductor had much better conductivity than calculated.  I figure this
> is due to the increased surface area based on the stranded nature of its
> construction.
>
> Another nice feature of neutral supported cable type conductor is the
> insulation is tough and will have been tested by UL/CSA or similar to
> have a dielectric withstand in excess of 3KV.  No arcing here ever.
>
> Just ensure you use a suitable compound on any joints to mitigate 
> oxidation.
>
> 73 Scott
> VE7TIL
>
>
> On 11/4/2011 5:29 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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