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Type of wire for antenna?
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I know this is a dumb question but what are some of the opinions about the correct wire to use for an antenna. I have numerous Philcos that need a long wire antenna and I'm getting tired of hooking and unhooking my alligator clip test wires to run each one. I would just like to buy a bulk role of wire and make antennas for each one and just leave it at that. Is there a curtain gauge that works the best? Stranded or solid? How long? I've read 10 feet is a good starting point. At some point when we move to the country I want to install a true "long wire" (100+ feet) from the house to a shed or barn and then have a hook up in the house. Any advise would be greatly appreciated!


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Type of wire for antenna? - by sdradioman - 07-15-2015, 11:29 PM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by PAradiogeek - 07-16-2015, 07:35 PM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by Paul Philco322 - 07-16-2015, 08:15 PM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by Art Hoch - 07-19-2015, 10:35 PM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by TA Forbes - 07-20-2015, 01:09 PM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by Arran - 07-21-2015, 03:00 AM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by PhilcoJohn - 07-21-2015, 08:11 AM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by mikethedruid - 07-21-2015, 02:17 PM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by TA Forbes - 07-22-2015, 11:26 AM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by mikethedruid - 07-22-2015, 03:43 PM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by mikethedruid - 07-26-2015, 11:58 AM
RE: Type of wire for antenna? - by Paul Philco322 - 07-26-2015, 01:16 PM



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