In amateur radio, high strength BC antenna wire is as essential as your antenna system. Whether you’re in pursuit of rare Dx or just a good, solid signal, the physical setting under your antenna elements can make it or break it. The owner and collector of Dx Ham Radio Supply supplies collected the 14 AWG Bare Hard-Drawn Copper Wire, with quality in mind, for professionals who won’t settle for anything less. We provide the very best wire for use in application to a dipole and long wires.
Increased Mechanical Integrity and Tensile Strength
The most difficult element of permanently installed antennas is the fact that copper naturally sags over time, under tension and weather. Our 14 AWG high strength BC antenna wire directly solves this problem. Hard-drawn copper is manufactured through a series of complex processes which add to its hardness and tensile strength, in contrast with the soft- drawn copper that is ductile and has elongated on the run. This guarantees that when you put up a long dipole or a multiband wire array, the elements will remain at their nominal length and resonant frequency irrespective of wind, ice-loading, or temperature changes. With the use of this Antenna Wire, you no longer need to worry about retuning your antenna system over and over again due to atmospheric changes.
Enhanced Signal Transmission and Low Resistance
The important feature of any antenna wire is to radiate as efficiently as possible, and though mechanical strength is always a consideration, it's mainly all about the RF radiation. Gold-plated copper is still the benchmark for conductivity in amateur radio circles. Our 14 gauge solid bare copper wire with its approximate 0.0641 inch diameter and its very low DCR is extremely enticing. It is this low resistance that allows your transmitter's power to be converted to E.M. power, rather than losing heat in the wire. Whether you are building your own HF Dipoles, Long wire antennas, or Radial systems for Vertical's, we may have something you might be interested in - the high-purity copper used by Dx Ham Radio Supply. it is the perfect solution for transmitting and receiving over a wide range of frequencies.
Versatile Applications in Outdoor Environments
Our high strength BC antenna wire is ideal for not only building high-end antennas, but also heavy duty use for portable, permanent station, and marine installations. It is compatible with all end insulators and any tensioned setups. In addition to standard dipoles, the 14 AWG Solid Wire is also recommended for use in building random length radiators and as an inline choking coil to eliminate TVI when coax feeds the antenna. Not only is direct-buried cable more durable and heavier-duty than coach-style lamp wire, but specially designed to endure heat, moisture, and UV-resistant. And because it`s solid bare copper - you know exactly what you are getting for an electrical path that will last a lifetime. Our 14 AWG HDC is the ultimate copper wire for stationary applications that need a robust and high-performance element.
At Dx Ham Radio Supply, we know that an antenna is the biggest investment in your system. When you select one of our high-tensile, low stretch copper wires, you are investing in a system that is engineered to last.