The way the original message reads, it is suggested very fine (thin, skinny, very small gauge) single wire was suggested as appropriate. I think it is not the right thing to be using.
Tidbit:
strand: single electrical wire conductor of some gauge (awg)
lead: a bunch of electrical wire conductors bundled together to produce a conductor
cable: 2 or more leads bundled together
Charles Frey wrote:
I can understand one strand of flexible wire being a problem, but piano, I don't agree with. The only way you're going to break a peice of piano wire is a sheering force that cuts right across the wire. If you've just broke your piano wire antenna, I'd bet that not your only problem. :)
-Charles
On Sat, 20 Nov 2004, Simon Van Leeuwen wrote:
I think what the Futaba service rep meant was to utilize lead material that has the highest strand count you can find. This, in an effort to increase mechanical integrity. I don't think he meant to say use the finest single strand wire...
Robert Samuels wrote:
I was told by Futaba service to use the finest (smallest diameter) wire possible. For several years I have successfully substituted very fine music wire in antennas. I purchased the wire in 36 in. lengths from my local hobby shop. I used the finest wire that would not flop around when extended from the rear of the plane.
Robert Samuels........St. Louis
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