On 12/30/2010 8:33 AM, Jack wrote:
> Would this work?
>
> http://www.tractorsupply.com/electric-fencing/electric-fence-wire-poly-tapes/electric-fence-wire/aluminum-electric-fence-wire-14-ga-1-4-mile-3600867
>
The typical "Depends".
This appears to be "soft" Al which means it's unlikely to handle much
tension as you'd need for a center fed dipole with balun and RG-8 type coax.
half slopers and radials? Probably work quite well.
73
Roger (K8RI)
> At 02:14 AM 12/30/2010, Grant Saviers wrote:
>> I've been looking for aluminum clad steel wire for an antenna project
>> and this led finally to a source for aluminum clad high tensile steel
>> ($90 for 3000' 11 ga). Certainly a LOT cheaper than copper or
>> copperweld alternatives.
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