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Re: [TowerTalk] Guy Rope Knot

To: Kelley Shaddrick <kshaddrick@jetup.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Guy Rope Knot
From: Mark Stennett <mark@stennett.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:19:51 -0500
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Look up how to tie a Bowline. Versatile knot that will not jam.


On Oct 28, 2012, at 20:04, "Kelley Shaddrick" <kshaddrick@jetup.net> wrote:

> I'm putting up a 40' aluminum mast as an end point for an all band dipole 
> antenna. What's the best way to attach the guy ropes to the anchors? At the 
> moment, it's been suggested I use a tautline hitch. I've used this knot 
> before to hold up dipoles, not sure about its reliability as a guy rope knot. 
> However, I like that it allows the rope to move either way so I can adjust 
> it. Are there some other knots to consider? How about some kind of mechanical 
> device?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Kelley - W0RK 
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