Dear LF Group,
I believe most LF amateurs favour string for their antennas -
preferably well soaked in brine to maximise conductivity...
But seriously, I have found 24/0.2 or 32/0.2 stranded PVC
insulated wire suprisingly robust - it has put up with winter gales
and so on in spans up to 40m, even though the trees it is attached
to wave about a lot in the wind. It seems to put up with flexing a lot
better than solid wire, and the sheathing prevents corrosion. I don't
suppose it is very useful as a mechanical support, though, and if
you are lucky enough to have room for longer spans, it might not
be up to the job.
Cheers, Jim Moritz
73 de M0BMU
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