TNX Mike and Tim.
Since I have guy wire just underneath I will use the stru method per Mike.
Just got back from hardware sore with some aluminum angle to do the job.
Both your responses much appreciated.
GD, Tim
On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 12:20 PM, Mike & Becca Krzystyniak <k9mk@flash.net>wrote:
> Tim,
>
> I considered Tim K3LR's solution initially. But my rings are mounted
> just above the guy points and we felt the coax would snag or drag on the
> torque arms. In 7 years I have had no issue with broken coax either.
>
> 73's Mike K9MK
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tim Duffy K3LR
> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:41 PM
> To: 'Tim Wininger'; towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tic Ring ...coax rotor loop etc
>
> Hi Tim!
>
> Take a look at these photos from K3LR. No fancy over head on the boom
> truss,
> etc. The coax rotation loop is pretty easy - with 16 TIC rings in the air -
> never a broken coax!
>
> http://www.k3lr.com/2008/CQ08PH/50.jpg
>
> http://www.k3lr.com/2008/CQ08PH/51.jpg
>
> Let me know if you need additional details.
>
> 73,
> Tim K3LR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tim Wininger
> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 2:33 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Tic Ring ...coax rotor loop etc
>
> Just installed three Tic Rings on three different towers (25G)
> enabling me rotate lower ant on 10,15,20. I have searched the
> this reflector but not much info on this. I know there are a lot of
> these rings in use so how did you configure the coax so it
> won't sag into the ring, won't get hung up in the guy wires etc
> yet get 360deg rotation. I have my method just wonder what the so called
> standard practice may be.
>
> Any real installation experience will be much appreciated.
>
> TNX Tim, Ky5R
>
> obtw...Rings are new models 1016E just for 25G and booms of 30ft or less.
> Using all Hy-Gain stuff 204, 155.105 hr. Assy are all aluminum and powder
> coated.
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