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How Thick Should My Radials Be? (#1230)

Bryan is asking Dave for a reccomended wire gauge to use when installing his vertical antenna. Watch to see what Dave says!

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Links from Video:

LDG Electronics Home Page: (1:41)
https://www.ldgelectronics.com/

12 Gauge Wire on Amazon: (5:44)
https://amzn.to/3XhzIwK

12 Gauge Wire on Home Depot: (Repeat)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-500-ft-12-Black-Stranded-CU-THHN-Wire-22964158/203401696

DX Engineering Radial Plate: (7:19)
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-radp-3?seid=dxese1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzvC9BhADEiwAEhtlN9BpxTGFh_XtdX9arNMFuy0sHssud7Fcidj2oj-YJirI7szlO4B43hoC29QQAvD_BwE

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