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[TowerTalk] Topsy Turvy: stabilizing yagi while tramming

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Topsy Turvy: stabilizing yagi while tramming
From: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 08:45:50 EDT
In a message dated 5/21/01 11:44:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
n1lo@hotmail.com writes:

> 2) Tram 1. If you can rig for a tram, do so, and use a tiller on the haul 
>  line, pointed toward the tower. Secure the leading end of the tiller to 
the 
>  tram line with a carabiner, such that it can slip along the tram line, but 
>  prevents the whole works from rotating.

    Also, when you  secure the tiller, have the elements towards the tower 
pointing up at a 45 degree angle. That way they'll clear the top guys with a 
minimum of fuss.

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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