Re: [TowerTalk] Cross Bar Suggestion

["w9ge" <finger@goeaston.net>]

Dick:  Yes, a 2 by 2 piece of Oak 8 to 10 feet long, heavily varnished and 
guyed with non conductive rope or Phyllistran.  Keeps things non conductive 
and wires and feedpoints away from the tower.  73 bob de w9ge
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick, WN3R" <WN3R@arrl.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 9:02 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Cross Bar Suggestion


> I need to know what kind and size of "pipe" to use as a cross piece near 
> the
> top of the tower.  Sailboat standard eye bolts, ropes, and blocks 
> (pulleys)
> will be installed near the ends to support wire antennas.  I would like 
> the
> safe working load to exceed 250 pounds.  I plan to use K0XG's boom to 
> tower
> plates.
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>
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> The tower legs are 2.5 feet across at the top.  I'd like to use an 8 foot
> length of "pipe".
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> Any suggestions?
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> 73,
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> Dick, WN3R
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