> Hello Talkians;
>
> There is NOTHING wrong with using nylon rope. I have
> been using 3/8" nylon rope for 20 years in my tower and
> antenna installing and dismantling work.
Same here.
> As far as the rope stretching is concerned, I have learned
> to use that to my benefit. For example, if I am hoisting up
> a heavy item such as Rohn 45G or Rohn 55G, I have the
> person on the ground stop hoisting when the load gets to
> within a few inches of where the load needs to be.
Right you are. I couldn't imagine working with a rope that doesn't
stretch a bit! It would be like using wire-rope to install tower
sections!73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com
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