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Chris J Dixon wrote:
Could be something similar to GPO style patch cords used on old
exchanges - and audio jackfields. The conductors are woven round a
fabric core.

That's tinsel wire.

Not fun for soldering, ISTR.

You normally crimp on tags and solder those.

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