I get this rope directly from the manufacturer, Synthetic Textiles Inc. in
Anaheim, CA.
Been using a lot of it since 1993, when it was first introduced.
As it reads on their website,
"STI's Double-braided Polyester Antenna Support Rope was originally developed
and manufactured at the constant urging of a local Ham radio operator. His
years of expertise in amateur radio equipment, combined with ours in braiding
various fiber, inspired the development of this special double-braided rope to
fit the needs of amateur radio operators.
"STI's Double-braided Polyester ropes are not weakened by decay or mildew and
provide excellent resistance to abrasion. The color sealed black polyester yarn
used in the braided jacket also protects the cord from ultra-violet light."
I urged them to make this rope available to the "ham radio antenna installer"
market in 1993, back when they were two women running the shop in Ventura, CA
and bought five 1000' spools of each size offered. They've since relocated to
Anaheim, but I believe the rope is the same.
de WB2WIK
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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Steve Davis |
Davis RF
Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 10:05 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Cc: mryan001@tampabay.rr.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Recommendation for Rope Supplier Re: TowerTalk Digest, Vol
216, Issue 6
Hi Mike, My firm sells a variety of Dacron (aka Polyester) double braid rope
which is resistant to UV, rot, mildew and abrasion. MADE IN USA.
Our rope is less expensive than other ham dealers, but is high quality, made in
USA, and stronger size vs. size of other dealers. We have many
types/sizes/constructions of other types which we sell to numerous industries,
military, etc. We give the same low wholesale prices to our fellow hams.
Please contact me directly for pricing. We sell a lot to hams for hanging wire
dipoles, masts, small towers, etc.
73, Steve K1PEK DavisRopeAndCable.com (not to be confused with our
affiliate DAVIS RF Co., a separate entity and location, which I am the founder
and also fully involved with.)
NOTE: The tel # on our website is incorrect and the web hosting co. has to fix
it. The correct # is 978 618 0496
Message: 4
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2020 11:03:08 -0500
From: "Mike Ryan" <mryan001@tampabay.rr.com>
To: "'Tower and HF antenna construction topics.'"
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Subject: [TowerTalk] Dacron Line for Dipole Needed
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I am looking for 200ft of black (or other color) Dacron line for suspending
some dipoles. Any recommended sources (w/ good pricing) out there? Also
need ONE just one, 502 guy wire insulator. - Mike
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