Re: [Elecraft] OT: Handling Copperweld wire

I presume you're talking of the stranded stuff. Some of that is poorly made. Years ago, I had a number of wire antennas fail because the strands rubbed each other in the wind, scraping off the thin coating coating, then rusting. After that, I went with solid or insulated, stranded copperweld.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Handling Copperweld wire

That is one reason why I prefer hard-drawn copper over copperclad. But then the centers of my antenna are supported rather than trying to support the weight of the coax by putting tension on the wire. Also be careful not to put a kink in the copperclad wire, it will break through the copper

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Handling Copperweld wire

And watch your eyes as it's springy and could injure quite easily. Mike, k5wmg Bella-Green Bed & Breakfast and Tiny Houses www.bella-green.com On Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 7:28 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > Use caution when working with any kind of copper-plated steel wire. In the >

[Elecraft] OT: Handling Copperweld wire

Use caution when working with any kind of copper-plated steel wire. In the process of bending or forming the wire be careful not to "nick" or otherwise damage the usually very thin outer cladding of copper. Don't drag it over the rough edge of a roof or across the ground. Any break in the