Denno wrote:
Hi. I have spool of #12 industrial grade tin coated copper strand
wire that I had planned on building a 40 meter vertical loop with.
While scouring the web, I came across a white paper on wire, tubing
and RF compatibility, and it said that tin-coated copper was "somewhat
inferior", but silver coated or pure copper strand were fine for
antenna use. Contrary to this, I have read in this Newsgroup that tin
or silver coating is a must-have for good RF radiation.

Any views on tin coated copper strand?

Also, where do you all find Copperweld? It sounds ideal, but I
haven't been able to find it anywhere.

Thanks!

You know, I just went to the metal scapers and had a "look about", came
up with some interesting copper "pipe" 2+ inches, brass pipe and
fittings, very HEAVY wire, etc. 5+ bucks a pound for copper!

You just never know, do you ... the coaxial tank for the 2 meter band I
am planning will be great, and of course, I am going to attempt coupling
"to" that "magical" standing wave ... thanks Cecil!, without 'yas, I'd
be bored!

Will have more to say once I "have seen" what this can tell me ...

Regards,
JS