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Subject: [TowerTalk] Dacron
From: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2020 05:34:34 -0600
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Don W7WLL posted this link about a year and a half ago
https://www.eversoncordage.com/tarred-seine-twine
and according to some, this stuff used by fishing operations is less
expensive and stands up to wind, salt water and UV.

>On 4/19/2019 8:25 PM, Don wrote:

>That is what I use out here on the left coast, a tarred twisted line that is 
>produced by a firm (Evanston?) up in the Seattle area. Used by the fishing 
>fleets up and down the left coast for numerous purposes. I've never had >one 
>break under the most severe conditions. Do need to secure the ends because it 
>is twisted. A little flame or dipped in resin. Available at ship chandlers and 
>suppliers. Withstands salt, UV and rain. I have one antenna >that it has held 
>up for 17 years and still looks good.


Rob
K5UJ
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