Topband: Building a practical vertical from Al tubing

Roger D Johnson n1rj at adelphia.net
Thu Jan 5 13:06:16 EST 2006


Richard (Rick) Karlquist (N6RK) wrote:


> Wind survival is based on how much guying you do; the more
> the better.  I used 440 lb baler twice (1/2 cent per foot)
> so I could put in as much guying as I wanted for practically
> no cost.  A lot of lightweight guys are better than a few
> Phillistands.

One aspect of this that always seems to be a problem is how to
attach the guys to the vertical. I'd be interested to hear how
others have accomplished this in a matter that is enduring.

73, Roger

-- 
Remember the USS Liberty (AGTR-5)
http://ussliberty.org/


More information about the Topband mailing list