Rather than be tempted to use high enough tension where turnbuckles are
needed, let it sag a little, give up a few feet of height - your tower
guy systems will appreciate it.
-Steve K8LX
On 4/21/2021 8:34 AM, john nistico wrote:
No pulleys it will span 350 and attached to the top of the tower most likely
with turnbuckles.
From: Jon Zaimes <jz73@verizon.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:25:13 AM
To: 'john nistico' <electric911inc@hotmail.com>; 'towertalk'
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna
John,
I use 3/16" double braided polyester to support the four T-shaped parasitic
elements in my 160m K3LR array. The longest span is about 250 feet, plus 100
feet+ running to the ground so these can be lowered easily.
Most of the ropes were purchased about 22 years ago from the bargain bin at
BoatUS/West Marine. They had slight imperfections.
The antenna wires are no. 12 insulated stranded THHN. I've had a couple of
wire breaks over the years but none in the ropes.
73/Jon
Jon P. Zaimes, AA1K
Tower climber for hire
http://www.aa1k.us/
Cell: 302-632-2353
Reviews of AA1K tower work on eham website:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12922
Hug your favorite tower every day, and always stay connected to it.
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of john nistico
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:01 PM
To: towertalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna
So my towers are up and aluminum going on. The 4 towers are spaced 350 ft
apart. Any suggestions on what I can run from tower to tower for wire
antenna supports?
NY6DX
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