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Ron Ramirez
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02-05-2010, 07:40 PM

10 gauge wire is overkill for a longwire antenna. You really do not need wire that is that thick in diameter for a longwire.

On the other hand, heavy wire will be much more resistant to breakage in the wind...

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long wire - by denver - 02-03-2010, 03:43 PM

Re: long wire - by TimC - 02-03-2010, 05:05 PM

Re: long wire - by denver - 02-03-2010, 05:48 PM

Re: long wire - by Joe Rossi - 02-05-2010, 06:48 PM

Re: long wire - by denver - 02-05-2010, 07:24 PM

Re: long wire - by Ron Ramirez - 02-05-2010, 07:40 PM

Re: long wire - by denver - 02-05-2010, 08:03 PM

Re: long wire - by 7estatdef - 02-07-2010, 05:18 PM

Re: long wire - by denver - 02-07-2010, 06:33 PM

Re: long wire - by 7estatdef - 02-07-2010, 09:06 PM

Re: long wire - by exray - 02-08-2010, 01:34 AM

Re: long wire - by denver - 02-08-2010, 11:00 AM

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