What is the other end of the dipole tied to? In other words, is the tower
relatively free to flex? I suggest using a bungee cord to attach one or the
other end of the dipole to its anchor. You just don't want the wire to get
real taut when the wind blows from any direction.
Bob, W5LT
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Fatchett [mailto:mike@mallardcove.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 10:12 AM
To: 'Jerry Keller'; 'TowerTalk'
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Wires on Freestanding Towers
I will defer on the guying issue as there are more qualified folks to
answer. I think it would depend on the manufacturer.
I don't think the end of a wire dipole on the tower is going to cause any
trouble. If I can lean my butt out from the top and the tower doesn't move
then hooking up the end of a dipole is not going to do anything either.
Mike W0MU
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Keller
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 8:59 AM
To: (Reflector) TowerTalk
Subject: [TowerTalk] Wires on Freestanding Towers
I read on the reflector that it's not a good idea to guy a freestanding
tower, because of forces applied that the tower is not designed to handle.
On that same basis, is it OK to use a free-standing tower as one end support
for a dipole? If so, should another wire antenna always be installed to
pull in the opposite direction, to balance things out? What factors should
be considered when attaching wire antennas to freestanding towers? Or is
there really no big cause for concern here?
73, Jerry K3BZ
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