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September 22nd 05, 05:27 PM

In article ,
says...
I wonder if the steel Slinkys are still being made? I would like to try
out a Slinky antenna too.I owned one back in the 1950's.
cuhulin

I saw some a few months ago at a toy store. Those things take solder
better than about anything I have ever seen. I overlap the ends and wrap
them really tightly with small gauge bare wire and solder the hell out
of it and after it's up, spray it heavily with clear paint and it will
last 10-15 years. You would be amazed at how far two or three will
stretch out on a rope.

BDK