[Antennas] Reusing old power line?

Wed Aug 10 15:58:36 EDT 2011

John Hensley wrote:
> We recently had our power lines run underground to resolve some problems.
> Left over is a coil of 5/16" stranded aluminum power line, one bare, two blackinsulated, all three over 100'.
> Has anyone attempted to use wire like this for antenna work?
> Would enjoy hearing any responses.

 I am using some #12 stranded aluminum clothesline wire on my 40 meter dipole, it works just the 
same as the previous #12 copperweld wire. Be sure to use anti-Ox compound with your split bolts. 
(it doesn't solder)
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