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Re: [TowerTalk] Weight on ends of a OCF diploe

To: Chuck Gooden <Chuck.Gooden@comcast.net>, towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Weight on ends of a OCF diploe
From: "Richard (Rick) Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:30:45 -0700
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The problem with a weight is that it is also
a mass.  I prefer a SPRING, which provides
force without much mass.  A bungee cord inside
a piece of PVC pipe works well.  The bungee
cord responds faster to wind gusts.

Rick N6RK

On 8/11/2016 9:14 AM, Chuck Gooden wrote:


Retired recently and am getting back into ham radion.

I am planning on putting up a 80 to 10 meter OCF antenna.  The antenna
will be supported on a TV tower with the ends attached to some pine
trees.  I am planning on using a pulley and some weight on the ends to
allow for wind effects on the pine trees.

My question is how much weight will I need at the ends to allow for wind
movement of the trees?

Thanks,


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