OK, thanks Perry! The *insulation* is the size of
#13 AWG copper....tough stuff. The conductors, all
seven measured together is the ~size of #19 AWG copper
(if a person could ever want or even buy those sizes...hi hi).
Charlie, N0TT
On Wed, 25 May 2016 23:27:11 -0500 "Perry K4PWO" <k4pwo@comcast.net>
writes:
> If the wire is small gauge you may be able to use "UR" type flooded
> compression connectors to terminate the ends. They are filled with
> silicon
> "goop" and were developed for the telephone industry.
>
> Perry K4PWO
>
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> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 11:11 PM
> To: TowerTalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Sealing WD1A wire ends
>
> Hi Gents,
>
> I'm planning to use single strands (i.e. half a pair) of the
> 2-conductor
> Military Surplus "WD-1a" wire for a lot of radials.
>
> I know that there are 3 steel stands and 4 copper strands in each
> conductor.
> Obviously, it is "mandatory" to keep water from wicking inside the
> insulation and doing some real damage!!
>
> My question is "what works" or what "has worked" for you to seal the
> cut
> wire ends? I would need something that's not going to pull off or
> rub off
> because I plan on anchoring the wire ends to the ground with a tool
> and
> hammer.
>
> Some ideas here...Maybe crimp-on end caps with some
> silicone or grease inside? "Flooded" heat shrink tubing?
> Other Ideas? Suggestions?
>
> TNX,
> Charlie, N0TT
>
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