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Cecil Moore wrote:
Paul, KD7HB wrote: I don't think you will want to use copperweld of any size for open feed line. The wire will twist on itself in an uncontrollable manner. Even with closely spaced spreaders, it will still be a mess. The Wireman has #14 stranded "copperweld" in the popular 450 ohm ladder-line format. http://thewireman.com/antennap.html#balanced -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com FWIW, Davis RF (http://www.davisrf.com/) has it for less... Davis RF: PN = LL450-HD 100 ft = $0.42/ft 100 - 499 ft = $0.39/ft 500 - 999 ft = $0.37/ft 999 ft = $0.35/ft The Wireman: PN = 554 100 ft = $0.55/ft 100 - 499 ft = $0.44/ft 500 - 999 ft = $0.418/ft 999 ft = $0.396/ft However, the OP was interested in rolling his own. Again, Davis RF beats The Wireman on price. Description = 14AWG, 19 strand, tinned copper clad steel... Davis RF: PN = WM523 100 ft = $0.16/ft 100 - 499 ft = $0.13/ft 500 - 999 ft = $0.12/ft 999 ft = $0.11/ft The Wireman: PN = 523 100 ft = $0.19/ft 100 - 499 ft = $0.15/ft 500 - 999 ft = $0.142/ft 999 ft = $0.135/ft 73, Bryan WA7PRC |
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