In a message dated 2/25/2007 10:57:07 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
> As Spring is on its way here in Wales, I thought I'd do some house
keeping, as well as get the LF Antennas ready for CQWW WPX.
> At the moment I am using temporary masts, as the towers won't be
installed for a few weeks.
> Anyway, our house dog (a very active 12 month Springer Spaniel) has
chewed his way through two guy ropes. Because I plan on installing my
telescopic towers with guy ropes, the guy ropes need to be flexible
(Steel isn't really an option). So I have to use something like
Phillystran.
> Question is, what do people suggest I do to prevent the hound from
chewing the guy ropes ? Keeping him out of the Antenna Field isn't an
option....... I have considered Chili Pepper Sauce, but he has a taste
for this.........and almost anything else !
Here's a simple solution. Just put some lengths of PVC pipe over the
guys. When he tries to chew it, it'll spin.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
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