K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 9/23/2008 5:25:51 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
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>> I am looking for a pulley (available online?) that I could use for a
>>
> tram. I'm going to use it to raise a couple of medium-sized yagis up to the
> top
> of my tower. I haven't been able to find much around my house at the
> hardware stores and was hoping someone could make a good suggestion based on
> their
> experiences.
>
> What you need is a steel snatch block; that is, one that opens up so you
>
Thanks Steve. I had completely forgotten about the "snatch block". They
are good at letting you know to tighten the tram line, but a very handy
item that doesn't have to be left out.
73
Roger (K8RI)
> can "snatch" the rope at any point instead of passing the length of rope
> thru the pulley. I get mine from local rigging shops for less than $20.
> They're
> Chinese but work fine.
>
> The plastic pulleys from Champion Radio Products are good for ropes but
> not steel; the sheave is too soft.
>
> Cheers& GL,
> Steve K7LXC
> TOWER TECH
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