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Old June 6th 07, 12:20 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Advice on long wire for 20, 40, 80 meters.

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"The Shadow" wrote:


Thanks very much I shall pass it along
Any advice as to wire guage? I have used lamp cord in the past.

Lamont


for simple, quick and dirty End Feed Wire antenna's, head down to
your local Electrical Supply House and get a 500" Spool of #14
or #16 Stranded Wire for $5.00US, and have yourself a good time
stringing it up in the trees.