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1. [TowerTalk] Installing guy wires ??? (score: 1)
Author: "Douglas Ruz \(CO8DM\)" <co8dm@frcuba.co.cu>
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 14:12:03 -0500
Hi, I have my tower base already installed. It is time to guy wires. I have 1/4" EHS guy wires and clamps (3 clamps per connection). How to install the guy wires without any tool ???...pulling only b
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-12/msg00178.html (7,532 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Installing guy wires ??? (score: 1)
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 13:31:44 -0600
Do you have access to locking pliers often called "Vice Grips?" IF yes, then clamp onto the cable a ways from the turnbuckle. Now use a block and tackle or other means to pull the pliers toward the t
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-12/msg00179.html (8,260 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Installing guy wires ??? (score: 1)
Author: "David Robbins" <k1ttt@arrl.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 22:07:43 +0000
put one clamp up high on the guy wire and tie a rope around it. take the rope through the anchor and back to the clamp as tight as you can tie it. do all 3 the same way so the tower is straight. Then
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-12/msg00180.html (8,847 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] Installing guy wires ??? (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Swadener via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2015 16:10:25 +0000 (UTC)
I suggest VISE Grip pliers. I tried VICE Grip pliers but, I had a problem with the lack of morals. ;) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ T
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-12/msg00185.html (8,324 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] Installing guy wires ??? (score: 1)
Author: R Morris <robrk@nidhog.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2015 11:51:09 -0500
Maybe a wench can help with that... Sent from my iPhone I suggest VISE Grip pliers. I tried VICE Grip pliers but, I had a problem with the lack of morals. ;) _________________________________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-12/msg00191.html (8,587 bytes)

6. Re: [TowerTalk] Installing guy wires ??? (score: 1)
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:58:37 -0600
If you can't find a handy lady (wench) try a winch. ...and by the way, Vice Grip brand locking pliers work much better than most of the low cost imitations. Patrick NJ5G Sent from my iPhone I suggest
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-12/msg00194.html (9,484 bytes)

7. Re: [TowerTalk] Installing guy wires ??? (score: 1)
Author: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2015 13:14:27 -0500
This is the method I use. With 3/16" and 1/4" EHS on my +/- 100 foot towers I have never found it necessary to use a screwdriver or wrench to tighten the rope. Even when using turnbuckles as short at
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-12/msg00200.html (9,390 bytes)

8. Re: [TowerTalk] Installing guy wires ??? (score: 1)
Author: Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2015 18:40:02 -0500
Wench seems apt for the morals issue.... 73, Mike NF4L _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-12/msg00211.html (10,497 bytes)


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