Tom,
I know you already have several suggestions.
Here's mine: CQ-532 from THE WIREMAN.
This is #18 stranded copperweld with a dark (black) jacket.
It's OD is 0.09".
Stealth requires thin, and typically #24 or #26 is considered to be stealth,
but if you should ever want to run more power, you will have losses with
these.
A second thing is, if it is too stealth, birds can't see it either.
The #18 seems to be a good compromise.
The birds use it as a pit stop, and when installed about 30' up, behind the
hours, you can't see it from the street.
If it absolutely has to be stealth, then try THE WIREMAN CQ-534 stranded
copperweld.
It is #26, as the same jacket as 532, and an OD of 0.050.
It is OK for 100w and although it is thin, it usually doesn't break (because
it's copperweld).
73
Rick
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of tom stewart
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:48 PM
To: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] What about antenna wire? What to buy?
OK, I am a little confused here with so many choices. Only running 100
watts. What to do- stealth is good. Durability good. Thanks in advance.
Tom N7ESE
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"No matter how fast you miss, you still lose."
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