Best wire for FM reception (car antenna)

September 9th 05, 02:03 AM

Richard Clark

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On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:51:11 -0400, "Frank" wrote:
What is the best type of "wire" for making a homemade car antenna
to pick up FM radio. Is it copper? Aluminium? What thickness or
size. Lenght?

Hi Frank,

Try welding rod.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC

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