In a message dated 10/28/2006 1:01:11 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
> Hello, I have been onsite before and am in a quandary. We are ready to
erect
the mast (600mm triangle section 40metres, 3 sets of guys on 3 sides) and
need to know how to tension without sophisticated measuring devices. I heard
hitting the wire and counting time for the oscillation to return, also have
seen the Loos Tension device and wondering if this could be fabricated to
suit a given wire diameter and tension.any ideas
Counting the oscillations is for bigger and longer guys than on a
typical amateur tower. It takes some practice and trig to get a result.
The simplest, cheapest and most accurate way to do it is to use a LOOS
tensionmeter. They make metric versions that you might be able to get from a
sailboat supply house in your neck of the woods. If not, try a google search
and you'll turn some up.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH -
Professional tower services for hams
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