What type of wire should you use in your antennas?
Insulated or bare. Enamel-covered or plastic? Single or multi-conductor?
Then there's material.
Is copper mandatory or are there significant losses in cheaper but less conductive metals?
Some forum discussions on the topic here:
* https://ham.stackexchange.com/questions/140/good-wire-for-wire-antenna
* http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/wire.html
* https://www.mwrs.org.au/2011/06/23/antenna-wire-stainless-steel-vs-copper/
PS: Into low power amateur radio? Minimum QRP is the top-selling manual on the equipment, antennas, operating and strategy of successful QRP operating. It's available for under $US 5 each in electronic form. Or you can get a paperback version. Visit VK3YE Radio Books to find out more.
Insulated or bare. Enamel-covered or plastic? Single or multi-conductor?
Then there's material.
Is copper mandatory or are there significant losses in cheaper but less conductive metals?
Some forum discussions on the topic here:
* https://ham.stackexchange.com/questions/140/good-wire-for-wire-antenna
* http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/wire.html
* https://www.mwrs.org.au/2011/06/23/antenna-wire-stainless-steel-vs-copper/
PS: Into low power amateur radio? Minimum QRP is the top-selling manual on the equipment, antennas, operating and strategy of successful QRP operating. It's available for under $US 5 each in electronic form. Or you can get a paperback version. Visit VK3YE Radio Books to find out more.
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