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Old May 30th 05, 11:22 AM
KC1DI
 
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On Mon, 30 May 2005 00:23:16 -0400, wb5cys wrote:

I am going to build an inverted V for 80 and 40 meters. I will be
running
about 700 watts into it. What gauge wire should I use and should it be
stranded or solid core for best performance and power handling?

Thanks!

Cal Barton
WB5CYS



Hi Cal,
Go to Home Depot or Lowes and you can buy a 500 foot spool of # 14 for
about 24 bucks. Thats what I use and it works quite well. get the
stranded type it's stronger.
73 Dave kc1di




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