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Originally Posted by phatchink  so let me get this strait,
1. the gauge of the wire does not count towards the range?
2. I understand that there are wires with a single solid copper core and some that branch into million of strands of metals whcih type should I use? | The wires I use where the ones I already have at home. The G26 and G30 were both solid type wires, which allow for bending and forming a tighter spiral without much unfurling. The stranded wire allows for flexibility but I believe you may have a hard time bending and winding these as they are designed to be flexible and will not stay bent. I'm not sure if the stranded or solid wires make a difference. The FM antenna that you see connected to stereos are of the stranded type and are insulated by translucent material.
I am not knowledgable in electronics and I believe those with more advanced knowledge in electronics and electrical engineering should be able to give the answer.
My impression is that up to a certain degree the gauge or thickness of the wire doesn't make a big difference as far as using it as an antenna. (See Zeiser50/Michel's post above, #49) I think winding the wire into a small cylindrical shape versus having the 75 cm wires in an unfurled state affects the reception. Remember there are compromises to be made in order to improve the range of an antenna that wasn't intended for this use in the R171.
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