Thread: Why is copper better than steel for wire antenna?
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Old October 6th 06, 07:33 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Why is copper better than steel for wire antenna?
On 6 Oct 2006 01:15:58 -0700, "Will" wrote:

Use copper clad steal wire. Copper for the RF performance, and the
steal 'core' for strenth.

Yes, the ARRL handbook mentioned that.

Tony

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