Re: Coherers & magnetic detector

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Original poster: "davep by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <davep-at-quik-dot-com>

> My old book on "Wireless" describes the wire loop used in the magnetic
> detector as being made of iron.  I'm wondering if the wire sold here
> in hardware stores as picture frame wire might be used, as it seems
> to be soft enough to bend around the pulleys.  It's made from steel
> or iron, as it rusts quickly in a humid environment.

	I should think it would certainly be worth a try.
	One might speculate as whether THAT was the source
	of the wire originally used...

	best
	dwp

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