Jonathan:
What was the mode of failure? Did the wire itself break or was there a
tear at a solder joint, etc.? This will help us understand how to help you
design a better installation.
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan white" <jonathan.white20@btinternet.com>
To: <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:44 PM
Subject: Topband: suitable wire for top loading wires?
> Hi everyone.
> I have had my top loaded vertical break on me again.
> The antenna is held up by a probably 70` eucalyptus tree,the top loading
> wires run away via insulators to pulleys and long elastic cords to take
> up execive movements during high winds.
> It has failed on me twice now after about 3 months .This time I used
> flexiweave and this has broken.
> Would it be ok to use say galvanized wire for the top loading wire.
> This antenna has been a star performer in the recent CQ WW 160 SSB
> Contest, furthest was Georgia and cape Verde islands.and got across to
> Pennsylvania,but he couldn't confirm my call sign due to local qrm.Not
> bad for 100w
> So I am reluctant to give this vertical up,Any suggestions from the team.
>
> Regards
> Jon G8CCL
>
> ps not able to put up masts due to restrictions.
>
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