What does "it does not stretch" actually
mean? I bought some dacron covered
polyester rope advertised as not stretching,
and it most definitely stretches.
I can easily stretch it several percent
by putting 50 lbs of tension on it.
In fact, it was considerably worse than
some 2 cents a foot junk poly rope I tried.
I think what vendors mean by "stretching"
is elongating with time while under tension.
What I mean by stretching is elongating
as soon as tension is applied (ie Hooke's law).
What I am looking for in a rope is something
that behaves like wire rope, with a very high
Hooke's coefficient.
Another question:
Does anyone know if Kevlar is any better
in terms of "critters" chewing through it
than ordinary rope? Can you cut the Kevlar
easily with scissors?
Rick Karlquist N6RK
richard@karlquist.com
www.n6rk.com
www.karlquist.com
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> [mailto:towertalk-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Bob Ferrey, Jr.
> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 6:45 AM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [Towertalk] Kevlar rope perfect for guying
> vertical antennas
>
>
> Hi I have used Radio Works Kevlar rope to support my
> vertical antennas. Here is what Radio Works has to say
> about it: http://www.radioworks.com
>
> Kevlar + Dacron This Kevlar rope is available exclusively
> from us. Because it does not stretch, it is perfect for
> 'guying' vertical antennas and beams elements and booms.
> The Dacron® outer jacket gives long, reliable life.
>
> I have no connection with Radio Works. Just a Customer.
>
> Bob N3DOK
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