That's what I was thinking also. Phillystran the size of RG8 coax is rated
at a bit over 6000 lbs.
73, Keith NM5G
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of J. Hector Garcia XE2K
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 8:01 PM
To: jimjarvis@ieee.org; towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] stealth antenna---initial report
Jim:
i check the radioworks catalog and say that the kevlar-dacron 1/8 is for
770 pounds max and 150 working load
the 7700 number is nice but not correct
On 29 Jul 2005 14:47 PDT you wrote:
>
> TT:
>
> Have taken receipt of the 1/8" kevlar/dacron line from radio works.
> This is mil-spec olive drab stuff, which is rated at 7700 lbs breaking
> strength, and is about the same diameter as the insulated wire in my
> "stealth" carolina windom.
>
> Tested the instal. at the MD house (for sale)....with plans to deploy
> early at the NJ house (on contract).
>
> Gametracker string, rated at 17lbs, easily pulled up the Kevlar line,
> even though it's somewhat stiffer than the pure dacron line I'd
> previously used as a 'pilot' line.
>
> General comments: This stuff is invisible, as compared with the 1/4"
> double braided dacron which I'd previously used. They both are rated
> for the same breaking strength, although the Kevlar doesn't flex.
>
> Initial conclusion: easy up. easy on the eyes. Needs strain relief
> at the ends, for the long haul. For snaking wires through MULTIPLE
> trees....(who had that 4 square snaking problem??)....this is the
> gnats fuzzy.
>
> Next report: When I strike this antenna at end Sept. Will report
abrasion
> after striking. Will re-deploy in NJ, with multiple trees within which
to
> snake, and likely dangling ends. (oh, boy....suburbia)
>
> Since the wire is insulated, and the line itself is an insulator,
> there are no end insulators....smooth transitions....and can pull
> things over and through
> trees. Not intented for long term installation. We'll see.
>
> OH...for sale: 2100 sq. ft. house on 24,000 sq. ft. corner lot with 80'
> high
> trees, and deepwater slip in a chesepeake hurricane hole, park and
> swimming pool a 60 second walk away. Easily fits an 80m halfwave @
> 80'. It will be listed for sale in mid August. See me for details if
> you're a ham who loves the water.
> Play your cards right, and I'll throw in the matched pair of sailing
> dinghys.
> Completely updated infrastructure. Good bones. Nice neighborhood.
>
> N2EA
> jimjarvis@ieee.org
>
>
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