Yodar & CW,

Multi-Stranded "LITZ" Wire will generally require fewer turns and
produce a higher "Q" for a given Ferrite Rod and frequency range.

Solid (single-Stranded) "Magnet" Wire will generally require more
turns and produce a some what lower "Q" for a given Ferrite Rod and
frequency range; than Litz Wire.

Both Litz Wire and Magnet Wire are preferred over everyday Insulated
Hook-Up Wire to wrap a coil on a Ferrite Rod for an Antenna.
Generally, Insulated Hook-Up Wire would produce the lowest "Q" of the
three types of wire.


iane ~ RHF
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= = = "CW"
= = = wrote in message news:hhYmb.25685$mZ5.115003@attbi_s54...
Unless you don't have it then use magnet wire. You'll never know the
difference.


"Joe Strain" wrote in message
m...
Litz wire, a specially woven fabric insulated wire is required for
Loopsticks SKYCRAFT electronics in Orlando has it at iirc $0.08/ft
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Yodar


On 26 Oct 2003 14:08:45 GMT, (Diverd4777) wrote:


- anyone have any idea which type / gauge wire is best for a ferrite
antenna ?