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Re: Topband: Building a practical vertical from Al tubing

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Subject: Re: Topband: Building a practical vertical from Al tubing
From: Roger D Johnson <n1rj@adelphia.net>
Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 13:06:16 -0500
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Richard (Rick) Karlquist (N6RK) wrote:


> Wind survival is based on how much guying you do; the more
> the better.  I used 440 lb baler twice (1/2 cent per foot)
> so I could put in as much guying as I wanted for practically
> no cost.  A lot of lightweight guys are better than a few
> Phillistands.

One aspect of this that always seems to be a problem is how to
attach the guys to the vertical. I'd be interested to hear how
others have accomplished this in a matter that is enduring.

73, Roger

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