- 1. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: rthorne@arn.net (Richard Thorne)
- Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1998 22:54:31 -0500
- While we have the thread going on gin poles lets talk rope. What does the multi-tude recommend for the rope. Size and type? I just bought some 55G and need to lift these monsters. I have a couple hun
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00717.html (8,088 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: davidc@bit-net.com (DavidC)
- Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1998 23:54:50 -0400
- If Phillystrand is good enough for guy wire, why not gin poles? This is a question, not an suggestion. :-) 73, DavidC AA1FA -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00718.html (8,068 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: n4kg@juno.com (T A RUSSELL)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 07:26:04 -0600
- Because Philystran (no "d") does NOT handle abrasion very well. I have used 3/8 inch nylon rope to raise / lower heavy masts (>100 lb). It stretches it pretty tight but did the job. Surely 1/2 inch n
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00722.html (9,281 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: rthorne@arn.net (Richard Thorne)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 07:41:55 -0500
- Thanks for the info Tom. I already have the pole, but I'm in need of the pully and clamp. I have a note into WB0W for that. The pole is 12' x 2" x .25" wall aluminum. All I can say is that I'm glad I
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00724.html (10,699 bytes)
- 5. Fwd: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 09:26:32 EDT
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- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00725.html (9,294 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 09:34:09 EDT
- I don't know, Tom. I've stacked a lot of Rohn 55 and would not be comfortable with 1/2" nylon at all. I recommend 3/4" Polydacron. When Phillystran was Philadelphia Resins, they made a syntheic rope
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00726.html (8,832 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 12:28:21 -0700
- I would think the question here would be that you are using something (philly) for a purpose that it was never intended for. The 3/8" synthetic line ( NOT rope ) generally available at Home Depot, L
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00728.html (8,692 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: rmaull@access.mountain.net (Roy Maull)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 14:48:36 +0100
- Some advice from a beached sailor. Use low stretch braided Dacron in the largest size you can afford to buy. The larger the diameter of the line, the easier it is to hold on to. Most of the line that
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00731.html (9,447 bytes)
- 9. Fwd: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: dafouche@jax-inter.net (David Fouchey)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 11:31:06 -0400
- To: <towertalk@contesting.com> polypropylene Try a marine supply/boating supply shop ... Dave WA4EMR -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com A
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00735.html (9,433 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: dafouche@jax-inter.net (David Fouchey)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 11:33:43 -0400
- DITTO!! Braided Dacron is low stretch, tough stuff and as Roy says get the largest diameter you can afford that will fit your pulleys, the ground man will bless you for it. Dave WA4EMR -- FAQ on WWW:
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00736.html (10,508 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: n8ug@juno.com (n8ug@juno.com)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 11:50:14 -0500
- All: The Synthetic Textile Double Dacron rope that has been in the Amateur market for years, and has survived on our test rack in the sun for the last 20, is still a stock item with us. The 5/16" mod
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00738.html (8,655 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 14:23:37 EDT
- The 1/2" stuff from the hardware store is probably either polypropylene (264 pounds safe working load) or nylon (525# swl). The polyprop is pretty stiff and is the cheap stuff. Either is fine for ham
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00741.html (9,308 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 18:26:22 -0700
- Interesting thread. Personally I like a line which will stretch a little as it has a sort of "spring action" which helps you raise the section a few inches and then drop it into place. But am wonderi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00747.html (8,428 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope (score: 1)
- Author: w2xx@cloud9.net (w2xx@cloud9.net)
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 19:34:37 -0400 (EDT)
- The best rope to use is braid over braid dacron. There are many places that sell it, including your local marine shop. Make sure you buy a continuous length, long enough to go up and down your entire
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00754.html (8,958 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1)
- Author: wcmadd@memphisonline.com (wcmadd@memphisonline.com)
- Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 06:47:40 +0000
- Dear Fellow Tower talkin's: I recently acquired a gin pole - a Rohn EF2545 and have been debating what would be the best kind of Rope to use with? I figure it will have to be at least 7/16" in diamet
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00430.html (8,140 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1)
- Author: n4si@pobox.com (n4si@pobox.com)
- Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 15:59:20 +0000
- In the several "tower talks" I have given, and based on the experience of nearly 80 tower/antenna installations, I have always counselled for good old 1/2" manila. Here are the advantages: Best grip
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00448.html (9,124 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1)
- Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
- Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 10:16:40 -0600 (MDT)
- Bill, Here are some of the tradeoffs. 1) Standard hemp rope. Not as strong for the weight, but cheap. Lifetime is not that great. I wouldn't trust my life to it. Typically of laid construction so add
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00449.html (9,690 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1)
- Author: w6mr@pacbell.net (JOE CLEMENT)
- Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 12:28:30 -0700
- WARE STORES. I USE EITHER DACRON OR REPELLING ROPE OF RAYON & NYLON YOU CAN GET AT REI.. 73 JOE CLEMENT W6MR -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesti
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00453.html (8,873 bytes)
- 19. [TowerTalk] Gin pole rope (score: 1)
- Author: k0gug@juno.com (Jerry K. Liley)
- Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 16:02:30 -0500
- GIN POLE ROPE You can decide which material you want the rope made of. Price is a factor here. Try to get the largest diameter that your gin pole pulley will handle. Larger is easier to hold and is s
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00457.html (9,134 bytes)
- 20. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1)
- Author: ai7b@teleport.com (Bob Wruble)
- Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 19:46:33 -0700
- i have and still do use a rope called "truckers rope" 1/2"/5/8" 600' spool sells for approc $45. its test strenght is better than 3000lbs and its relatively impervious to water and sun deteriation. i
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00466.html (10,146 bytes)
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