> I lost one wire on one of the Beverages (where there was a kink from
> other
> damage), but it's a matter of time before a bigger ice storm
> completely
> takes down both Beverages. I'm toying with the idea of
> counterweights at
> the ends to help protect them. The pulleys are already there.
>
> 73, Mike
> www.w0btu.com
FWIW, I rigged all my PVC Beverage poles so they are
simply zip-tied to metal T-posts. When an ice storm
is predicted, all that needs to be done is to clip the
ties and let the poles/wire fall to the ground. It takes
about 1/2 hour (if even that) to set them upright after the storm.
73,
Charlie, N0TT
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