Try a fisherman's knot for trimmer string.
WL
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> 1. Re: Ideas for SMALL diameter support "rope"... (Ed K0KL)
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> From: Ed K0KL <cny99676@centurytel.net>
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> On 12/19/2010 9:21 PM, Gene Smar wrote:
>> Mike:
>>
>> You can try split bolt connectors to secure the ends of trimmer
>> string
>> instead of tying.
>>
>> 73 de
>> Gene Smar AD3F
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>> Cc:<towertalk@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:14 PM
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ideas for SMALL diameter support "rope"...
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>>> Sri. Sending glitch.
>>>
>>> I use string trimmer line. Found a big roll at a garage sale. Only issue
>>> is
>>> it's hard to tie.
>>>
>>> Mike, k5wmg
>>> Pipe Creek, Texas
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>>> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:51 PM, Mike<noddy1211@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>>>> Nice Resume, not much to do with support rope though is it?
>>>>
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>>>> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:25 PM, Robert Harmon<k6uj@pacbell.net>
>>>> wrote:
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>>>>> I have considered clear fishing line myself, anyone tried it? I
>>>>> wonder
>>>> if
>>>>> the sun affects it, sounds
>>>>> great if it will hold up.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob
>>>>> K6UJ
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Dec 19, 2010, at 3:34 PM, Chuck wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> How about high strength, clear mono-filament fishing line?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Chuck W5PR
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>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:03 AM
>>>>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Ideas for SMALL diameter support "rope"...
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>>>>>>> I've been using good old 3/32" black Dacron line to support my wire
>>>>>>> antennas. Is there anything smaller in diameter out there? Stealth
>>>> is
>>>>>>> important.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks, and 73 John W4II
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> To tie mono filament merely twist 3 or 4 turns on itself after threading
> through the eye of whatever you are tied to,
> thread the end back through the eye and pull. The twist cinches up on
> the end which is locked on itself. Same knot used on fishing hooks and
> lures.
>
> Mono, etc does deteriorate in the sun though.
>
> I use black Dacron from Wireman or Cable Experts, long life stuff.
> Clothesline will age in the weather but lasts longer
> than mono. Steel is a conductor, get the covered type ...
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> Keep 'em flying ..
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> ed K0KL
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