I agree with JS, just put it up and make contacts.
Best stuff around, of course not, but if you already have it the price is
right.

Have been told by I don't know how many people that twisted steel wire is no
good.
Our local phone co-op lays it out across the fields when the ground is
frozen, hence "field wire", until spring when they can trench the "good
stuff" in.
Come spring they roll it up, a mile at a time, and chuck it in the dump.
This stuff is plastic coated, does not break down in UV.
You can just about use it to pull a car out of the ditch it is so strong.
It is a real bugger to wrap or solder, needless to say.
If you put an antenna analyzer on it, get the length right it makes a dandy
antenna however.
Even the ice and snow of northeast Montana have not managed to bring them
down in over 8 years.
Coated all connections with Liquid Electricians Tape, they still look like
new.

Best antenna around, not a chance, BUT, I have yet to have to repair one I
have put up, that says a lot for this part of the country.

Sam - K7SAM

Topaz305RK wrote:

...
Best antenna around, not a chance, BUT, I have yet to have to repair one I
have put up, that says a lot for this part of the country.

Sam - K7SAM



Geesh, where'd you come from? Best example of the American "can do"
spirit I have seen--lately ...

Yes, that is why we came to the hobby, huh?

Warmest regards,
JS

On Dec 28, 7:58 pm, John Smith wrote:
Topaz305RK wrote:
...
Best antenna around, not a chance, BUT, I have yet to have to repair one I
have put up, that says a lot for this part of the country.

Sam - K7SAM

Geesh, where'd you come from? Best example of the American "can do"
spirit I have seen--lately ...

Yes, that is why we came to the hobby, huh?

Warmest regards,
JS

That's what I was hoping. Actually, I have a few other dipoles out
there with similar stuff and they've been fine. Some antennas are for
other folks so I want to be sure it doesn't turn into a disaster.

I know from experience that tin-coated copper strand is used in the
marine industry because the tin makes the copper much more corrosion
resistant.

As for Copperweld, anyone ever use it?

Not sure what you meant by "loaded question". :-) But I don't visit
the NG's very often.

Thanks,
Denno

Denno wrote:

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That's what I was hoping. Actually, I have a few other dipoles out
there with similar stuff and they've been fine. Some antennas are for
other folks so I want to be sure it doesn't turn into a disaster.

I know from experience that tin-coated copper strand is used in the
marine industry because the tin makes the copper much more corrosion
resistant.

As for Copperweld, anyone ever use it?

Not sure what you meant by "loaded question". :-) But I don't visit
the NG's very often.

Thanks,
Denno

I am a "hobbyist", perhaps like yourself ...

Some might think the oxidization of the tin, copper, etc. may result in
increased losses (and yes, I have heard this argued--I can only guess)
--indeed, logic itself suggests this. I don't know. I have not even
attempted to measure it. And, I lack the ability to measure such and my
"experiments" take me another avenue ... from use of "oxidized
antennas", I don't think it amounts to a significant reduction in
"perceived and/or real performance."

Contacts are important ... I would doubt the antenna you propose would
be without them ...

Warm regards,
JS

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Denno wrote:

On Dec 28, 7:58 pm, John Smith wrote:
Topaz305RK wrote:
...
Best antenna around, not a chance, BUT, I have yet to have to repair one I
have put up, that says a lot for this part of the country.

Sam - K7SAM

Geesh, where'd you come from? Best example of the American "can do"
spirit I have seen--lately ...

Yes, that is why we came to the hobby, huh?

Warmest regards,
JS

That's what I was hoping. Actually, I have a few other dipoles out
there with similar stuff and they've been fine. Some antennas are for
other folks so I want to be sure it doesn't turn into a disaster.

I know from experience that tin-coated copper strand is used in the
marine industry because the tin makes the copper much more corrosion
resistant.

As for Copperweld, anyone ever use it?

Not sure what you meant by "loaded question". :-) But I don't visit
the NG's very often.

Thanks,
Denno

In the Marine Radio Biz, we ALWAYS use 7/20 Phosphor/Bronze as LF/MF/HF
Antenna Wire. It doesn't corrode in the Salt Atmosphere, and has real
good Conductivity, when compared to anything else, that would still be
around in a couple of months. Of course now that SAT Phones have arrived,
not much use for LF/MF/HF in the Marine Comm biz.....

--
Bruce in alaska
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