Grant and Larry have very similar callsigns.
Usually I have no problem finding a branch for tying off inverted V's
to, or sometimes I wrap around the trunk of smaller trees. Eventually
the tree would grow around the rope however my wire antennas are all
temporary.
John KK9A
Grant Saviers KZ1W wrote:
I've put a lot of Zn plated and mostly hot dip galvanized lag bolts into
trees of all varieties over the years and seen no problems except the
need to back them out a bit as the tree grew around them. A good sign I
think. When installed, I leave at least 3/8 to 1/2" slack for growth.
The arborist or mill that might prune or harvest the tree someday would
appreciate their removal when no longer needed. Instant trashing of a
saw chain.
Absolutely no copper or Cu alloys (bronze, brass) or plating should be
used. Stainless I think is ok, but rarely has been my fastener.
Grant KZ1W
PS: hope you don't contest with your call ;)
On 8/20/2020 05:09, Larry Stowell wrote:
I think it was on this reflector that somebody mentioned what material
a screw good be with out harming the tree? I want to tie off a dipole.
thanks
73 Larry K1ZW
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