On Thu, Apr 11, 2002 at 04:20:53PM -0400, K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 4/11/02 12:52:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, BobK8IA@aol.com
> writes:
>
> > I figure it should be some non-conductive material, but would like to
> > know the pros and cons of the various choices.
>
> There aren't many choices. Everything except the aforementioned UV
> resistant rope (it's dacron BTW) WILL break down in sunlight. How long it
> takes before failure depends on how much UV you get. Longer service life in
> northern states, much less in the Sunbelt.
>
> > Also, what would be a good choice in guy anchors to use with this?
>
> I'd just pound some 1" or so pipe into the ground.
The consensus seems to be dacron. I was going to build my own
vertical, but went for the MFJ-1793 (I couldn't find a 1792 anywhere)
to get some capability on 80 meters, as well. MFJ says to guy it, so I
will follow the LXC Prime Directive and do so (MFJ doesn't say what to
guy it with, hence the question). I guess it's time to visit one of
the local marine supply stores. Thanks for all the replies.
73, Bob
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Bob Nielsen, N7XY nielsen@oz.net
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