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Re: [TowerTalk] using trees to anchor end(s) of wire antennas

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] using trees to anchor end(s) of wire antennas
From: "Tim Makins, EI8IC" <contesting@eircom.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:41:19 +0100
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I think that the kindest way (to the tree) to fasten an antenna support is
not to wrap rope or wire around it, but instead to use a 4" or 6" coachbolt
screwed into the trunk, at 90 degrees to the direction of pull.

A 'coachbolt' is a large wood screw with a 4 or 6 sided bolt-head rather
than a slotted head for a screwdriver.

73s Tim EI8IC
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