On Wed, 7 Apr 1999 08:12:19 -0500 (CDT) Shane Dugas <shane@eatel.net>
writes:
>
>
>>One night when there was no wind at all, a friend and I dropped
>>the top set of guys while listening to some ZLs coming through on
>>20. The difference was amazing as the signals came up several S
>>units on my 75S3. I have never questioned the need to use
>>insullated guys since.
>>
>>George
>>W2VJN
>>
>
>Well I'll take your word on it. So now....what to do. I in the
>process of
>installing a 110-120ft 25g tower but I'm not sure what to do with the
>top
>set of guys. Fiberglass is out. I been read the past few sets of
>threads
>on diffent guy materials and it seems there are a few options. Which
>on is
>the best though. I purchased enough guy wire for the entire
>instalations.
>should I break up the top set with the porcelain insulator type or is
>their
>some combination of Philis. and insulators that is better? Your
>thoughts on
>this would be greatly appreciated.
If you use Phillystran go to the 1/4" EHS equivalent. Also dont expect
that solid tower feel of real steel.
Dont run it anywhere near trees where a small branch can rub thru.
Several in NE had theirs cut by snow laden pine tree branches that did
not appear to be a problem in the summer.
For safety from vandals, switch to steel the final 20' or so.
BTW, I removed Phillystran from my 100' tower, had it on the 2 upper
levels. For sale to anyone that is interested for $100.
73 Carl KM1H
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