Do you mean the type with copper-clad steel wire inside?

In that case yes - it is very good. Lightweight and has good strength. Needs
replacement from time to time depending on air pollution levels as the copper
layer is fairly thin. When/if the steel core is exposed to the elements it will
break within a short time. Be careful when stripping off the plastic insulation
or leave it on if you can manage the extra weight for very long lifetime.

I use this kind of wire for antennas myself since I started this hobby 20 years
ago and

In Finland it is hard to buy these days but scrap rolls can be had for almost
free from the local telephone workshop. A bag of coffee-bread can do wonders on
a Friday afternoon ;-)

Can you simly ask for scrap wire from a decommissioned line?


Paul-Henrik / OH1LSQ


Quoting Peter Dodd <[email protected]>:

> BT telephone drop wire seems to be very good material for antenna wire.
> Does anyone know where you can buy it?
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> Regards
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> Peter         G3LDO
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