Good point Steve. The longest wire for 160 meters is about 140 ft the towers
are 150
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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> on behalf of Steve K8LX
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Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:04:12 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna
Rather than be tempted to use high enough tension where turnbuckles are
needed, let it sag a little, give up a few feet of height - your tower
guy systems will appreciate it.
-Steve K8LX
On 4/21/2021 8:34 AM, john nistico wrote:
> No pulleys it will span 350 and attached to the top of the tower most likely
> with turnbuckles.
> From: Jon Zaimes <jz73@verizon.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:25:13 AM
> To: 'john nistico' <electric911inc@hotmail.com>; 'towertalk'
> <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna
>
> John,
>
> I use 3/16" double braided polyester to support the four T-shaped parasitic
> elements in my 160m K3LR array. The longest span is about 250 feet, plus 100
> feet+ running to the ground so these can be lowered easily.
>
> Most of the ropes were purchased about 22 years ago from the bargain bin at
> BoatUS/West Marine. They had slight imperfections.
>
> The antenna wires are no. 12 insulated stranded THHN. I've had a couple of
> wire breaks over the years but none in the ropes.
>
> 73/Jon
>
> Jon P. Zaimes, AA1K
> Tower climber for hire
> http://www.aa1k.us/
> Cell: 302-632-2353
>
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>
> Hug your favorite tower every day, and always stay connected to it.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of john nistico
> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:01 PM
> To: towertalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna
>
> So my towers are up and aluminum going on. The 4 towers are spaced 350 ft
> apart. Any suggestions on what I can run from tower to tower for wire
> antenna supports?
> NY6DX
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