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[TowerTalk] Inverted V On Crank-Up Tower

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Inverted V On Crank-Up Tower
From: "Craig Sande" <craig.sande@sbcglobal.net>
Reply-to: Craig Sande <craig.sande@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 19:54:43 -0700
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I am installing a 70 foot crank-up tower soon and would like to install an 
inverted v antenna for 80/40 M.  The tower will have a remotely controlled 
motor to extend and nest it from the shack.

In such an arrangement, is their anyway to have a tensioned reel to take in the 
antenna excess as the tower is lowered, or does one simply allow the inverted v 
to drape down?  I'm concerned about the wires snagging on something and putting 
stress on the tower as it is remotely extended to operating height.

Any suggestions?

Craig, AE7I
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