"Best" has a number of different definitions depending on the particular
situation. If you want wire that'll never stretch or break and will take
a lot of tension, Copperweld is hard to beat. It's springy and a
nuisance to work with, though.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

JERD wrote:
I am getting back to the HF bands after some 20 years 'rest'. What is the
best type of wire to use for long wire antennas? The wire will be under some
tension to keep it above some local trees!

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