Douglas
If your using three strands per temp guy.... I see no problem with that
paracord . use a truckers hitch knot to equally tension your temp guys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvgFyqFZK54
Wayne W3EA
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> To: [email protected]
> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:24:11 -0500
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Temporary guys ???
>
> Hi,
>
> I just started installing the tower...it is Rohn 25G clone.
>
> I have a buried base...about 3 ft deep in concrete 2 x 2 ft.
>
> I add the 2nd section and i add temporary guy ropes. I am using Paracord 550
> ropes...single paracord ropes is 4mm diameter and handle up to 550 pounds, it
> strech a little, so i used 3 ropes per guy (12mm diameter and more pounds to
> handle)...3 + 3 + 3...
>
> Do you think it is OK to climb and add the 3rd section with permanent guys?
>
> A gin pole is not available, so we are TWO hams climbing the tower.
>
> Thoughts ??
>
> Thanks,
>
> 73....Douglas, CO8DM
>
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