Jeff, I also use THHN 14Awg stranded wire laying flat on the ground. I
use brown insulation to match the desert floor, and one or two lawn
staples per radial (each is 120 ft long). I'm not certain, but I think
I bought it in 5000 ft spools.
73,
Jim w8zr
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> On Sep 4, 2018, at 5:47 PM, donovanf@starpower.net wrote:
>
> Hi Jeff,
>
>
> I use 14 AWG THHN stranded wire for temporary radials laying
> on the ground. Its lays flat.
>
>
> www.wireandcableyourway.com/14-awg-thhn-stranded-building-wire-500ft-or-2500ft-spool.html
>
>
> 73
> Frank
> W3LPL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Jeff Draughn" <n0ost99@gmail.com>
> To: topband@contesting.com
> Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 11:36:54 PM
> Subject: Topband: Radial wire
>
> I’m looking for suggestions for radial wire that will lay as flat as
> possible. I realize that’s probably what everyone is looking for, however
> I have used the wire from the big box stores THHN etc. and it always has
> that permanent curl to it or permanent for a good long while.
>
> Anyone know of anything that is very flexible right out of the gate test
> lead wire comes to mind but probably too expensive.
> Thanks
> Jeff, N0OST
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