Hello John:

Copper wire is the best, and its the cheapest. I like to use the
enameled wire. As a kid I would unwind motors and such to get the wire.
But it can be bought inexpensively.

What type antenna are you planning to build?

Jay in the Great Mojave Desert, ....just down the road ah ways from the
fillin station.

Miss Dinah, down at the fillin station has gas that is pretty well
pricey, but then the next stop is a pretty long way down the road. She
has great prices on ammo, fishing and hunting stuff, swamp coolers that
no one can beat the prices. When I get gas, and a sandwich, I put a few
sticks of gum in my mouth, and act likes it chewin tabbaco, then
purposely slur my words when orderin gas, she hates that! hehehehhee

JohnM wrote:

Wire antennae in particular.. Is there a preferred material? Copper,
steel, stainless, etc?

If copper is better, for whatever reason, is it best for it to be bare
or would I benefit from an electrical wire with either plastic or
varnish insulation?

Guage.. am I better off with a with a 10 gauge wire than, say, a 22
gauge? If thicker is better then where is the limit of gain?

John