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Thin copper wire does not keep stretching for ever. In general it only
stretches once under a given tension. Copper has the very useful property of work-hardening as it stretches. If the tension is not increased further than its previous maximum tension it remains at the same length. If any part of a length has a tendency to stretch more than another, perhaps because it is slightly thinner, then that part hardens first until the remainder catches up. Give the wire a good stretch, to make it dead sraight, before erecting an antenna and it will remain at that length. Electrical properties will not be significantly affected. I have used the same thin 18 and 20 gauge, enamelled, magnet, antenna wire for many years without any problems of this sort. --- Reg, G4FGQ |
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