Topband: sand on the beach

[Greg, ZS5K]

>Is there any trick, or I will have
>to use concrete anchors to prevent antannas fly away on the wind?

Hi Kele,

In ZS land we can buy temporary anchors which are knocked into the ground
about 700 mm using a piece of stell bar and a hammer.  The anchors have a
length of galv steel cable attached.  When tensioned, the anchor folds out,
compacting the sand, and cannot be removed without digging out, even in soft
sand.  Even trying to pull them out using a truck is not successful.

Perhaps these are available in Eu as well.  If not, I will be happy to pass
along the name of the company in ZS, and you can enquire about exports.

73, Greg, ZS5K



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