I found a great source for antenna wire and control cables. You know those “shake and shine” flashlights? I tore apart two of them and came up with a lifetime (almost) supply of copper wire I can use in all kinds of ways. The smaller flashlight yields very fine wire that could be used for antennas. The larger flashlight has wire that is a little thinner than telephone wire and could be used for control cables.

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Steve SchlagerCasper, Wyoming