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Old September 9th 05, 01:15 AM
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"Jim - NN7K" wrote in message
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Or "Brazeing Rod" might be more acceptable, as most welding rod have seen
is coated with flux -- Jim NN7K


Richard Clark wrote:
On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:51:11 -0400, "Frank" wrote:

What is the best type of "wire" for making a homemade car antenna to pick
up FM radio. Is it copper? Aluminium? What thickness or size. Lenght?



Hi Frank,

Try welding rod.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC


Arc welding rods are usually coated. Gas welding rods are not, and could be
brass, steel etc.