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Old February 2nd 08, 03:59 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Bryan Bryan is offline
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Cecil Moore wrote:
Paul, KD7HB wrote:
I don't think you will want to use copperweld of any size for open
feed line. The wire will twist on itself in an uncontrollable manner.
Even with closely spaced spreaders, it will still be a mess.


The Wireman has #14 stranded "copperweld" in the popular
450 ohm ladder-line format.

http://thewireman.com/antennap.html#balanced
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com


FWIW, Davis RF (http://www.davisrf.com/) has it for less...

Davis RF:
PN = LL450-HD
100 ft = $0.42/ft
100 - 499 ft = $0.39/ft
500 - 999 ft = $0.37/ft
999 ft = $0.35/ft


The Wireman:
PN = 554
100 ft = $0.55/ft
100 - 499 ft = $0.44/ft
500 - 999 ft = $0.418/ft
999 ft = $0.396/ft


However, the OP was interested in rolling his own. Again, Davis RF beats
The Wireman on price.
Description = 14AWG, 19 strand, tinned copper clad steel...

Davis RF:
PN = WM523
100 ft = $0.16/ft
100 - 499 ft = $0.13/ft
500 - 999 ft = $0.12/ft
999 ft = $0.11/ft


The Wireman:
PN = 523
100 ft = $0.19/ft
100 - 499 ft = $0.15/ft
500 - 999 ft = $0.142/ft
999 ft = $0.135/ft


73,
Bryan WA7PRC