Bad analogy. The 2 X 4 inch measurement of a piece of construction lumber is before planning, or rough cut lumber. The finished dimension is more like 3½ X 1½ which hasn't changed. However, you might be right on the speaker wire. Maybe some "secret" wire formula that is equivalent to 10 gauge. (HI)
Sorta like the ½ gallon of Ice cream that went from 1¾ to 1½ quarts. Although they don't still CALL it a half gallon. It just looks the same. If you paid though pay-pal, just complain. They side with the buyer 99% of the time, so you'll more than likely, get you money back. 73, Charlie k3ICH -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of rick jones via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 11:21 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [OT] Zip Wire Misrepresentation? I just bought 20' of what was supposed to be 10GA zip wire from that auction site. It is clearly marked as "Audiopipe 10 Gauge speaker cable". The conductor is actually 12GA at best. Is this becoming common practice or is wire going the way of 2X4 lumber? Suggestions for a reputable source of true 10GA PTFE zip wire for K3 power? ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to pin...@erols.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com