Magnetic wire or enamel coated magnetic wire?

[Prototype44]

I am trying to assemble a crystal radio from scratch for a science fair project and I am wondering if I can use magnetic wire instead of enamel coated magnetic wire for the coil.

The source for my project is http://www.sciencebuddies.org/scien...OjEzOTAyOTYxLHNpZDowLHA6MSxpYTpFbGVj&from=TSW

 

[Antiphon]

Same thing. Nobody winds coils using bare copper because if the wires touch together it won't work right. The enamel solves that problem.

 

[Prototype44]

I realize that I should of done more research on this topic instead of coming here since it is a dumb question to begin with.

 

[Antiphon]

I realize that I should of done more research on this topic instead of coming here since it is a dumb question to begin with.

It's not a dumb question. Post the results of your radio work when you're done. Crystal sets are fun.

 

[Prototype44]

How many crystal radios have you assembled Antiphon?