Topband: HF2V Sections and Guying

[Harold Smith]

> Hello to the list,
> I have a question about my old HF2V relating to integrity of the joined 
> sections and guying this antenna.
> Recently I've had some gusty winds and rain at the QTH and noticed my HF2v 
> swaying in an odd manner as if a section was loose. Taking it down I 
> noticed the section above where its guyed has developed some play where it 
> is joined to the section above it. I am wondering if anyone has seen this 
> and can offer any suggestions to tighten the sections up. Honestly I'm not 
> crazy about the slip fit and single screw holding section together.
>
> Also I need a bit of insight on guying this antenna. Right now it is guyed 
> with dacron at 2/3 up, so in the wind below the guys is stable and above 
> moves with wind.
> Is guying above 2/3 the length recommended? Will guying it higher it 
> detract from the antennas performance? I hear folks mentioning 2/3 as does 
> butternut.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> 73,
> Joe



Joe, Use all aluminum pop-rivets, the 1/8 inch size. They are available at 
your local hardware store.
Three should do the job at that joint. Pop-rivets are very useful around the 
house and the "Gun" to seat them is cheap.

I would guy like Butternut says.

73 Price W0RI