Hi Art,
I just want to make sure what you are quoting from ToW8JI.
So, if you have the time and inclination, please cut and paste Tom's
comments about straight radiators so we can all be on the same page.
I was the one who initially mentioned Beverages- because, although I am not
an expert on Tom's site, that is the only referecne I recall about straight
wires on his site.

Dale W4OP