On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:15:50 GMT, "John, N9JG"
wrote:

The last time I installed a wire antenna for 80 meters was in the mid 70s.
At that time the wire of choice was #14 (or perhaps #12) solid enameled
copperweld (now called copper clad) wire. Yes, the wire was kinky, fussy to
install, but it had high mechanical strength, excellent electrical
properties, and it lasted for many years.


Any advice, recommendations, or links to wire sources will be greatly
appreciated.

John, N9JG



I use the Wireman's Silky 16 AWG for an 80 meter dipole. Tree limbs
have fallen on it, but it still hasn't broken (I think the screen door
springs at each end help). Any of his heavier stuff should hold up
fine.

bob
k5qwg