On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:12:31 -0500, rickman wrote:

The stuff I use has both copper center conductor and braid. Most RG-6
uses a steel center conductor with a copper plating since the skin
effect limits current flow to the surface at high frequencies and the
steel provides more strength for pulling and aerial runs.

Nope. Copper plating is too thin. It is referred to as "copper clad".

Same thing for ground rods, except the reason in that case is abrasion
durability.

Goddamned cross-posting retards.