I have used sandpaper, but find a knife to work better.  I usually find one
that isn't verry sharp.  If you want to know if the wire is clean check it
with an audicator.
73,
Clarence

----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 3:43 PM
Subject: stripping wire


> hi all:
> I have a bunch of #14 copper wire, but it is coated in enamel...
> i am wondering what the easiest method of stripping the enamel off the
> wire
> is?
> I was told sand paper or a fine grinding tool..but that seems like it
> would
> take for ever to strip a small section of wire.
> Any suggestions are welcome
> I only have to strip an inch or so to connect the feed line to the ends of
> the wire for a dipole antenna.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX