[TowerTalk] Guy wire resonance

[thompson@mindspring.com (David L. Thompson)]

I have never broken up my guys.  After reading W8JI's statement this proves
my point.   I am sure I have had pattern distortion
but I feel the only alternate solution is to use kevlar. To replace guy wire
with even heavy insulators mid stream weakens the support substantially. I
have seen the big signal corps insulators blow to pieces with a lighterning
strike.  I recently  found 3 pieces of the 6700lb kevlar with factory
installed connectors on the internet for $20 (plus shipping)each (73'
lenghts).   I keep looking for more as this is surplus stuff smd only a
fraction of the current ham net.

Dave K4JRB



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