Topband: Ice

[n0tt1 at juno.com]

> I lost one wire on one of the Beverages (where there was a kink from 
> other
> damage), but it's a matter of time before a bigger ice storm 
> completely
> takes down both Beverages. I'm toying with the idea of 
> counterweights at
> the ends to help protect them. The pulleys are already there.
> 
> 73, Mike
> www.w0btu.com
 
FWIW, I rigged all my PVC Beverage poles so they are
simply zip-tied to metal T-posts.  When an ice storm
is predicted, all that needs to be done is to clip the
ties and let the poles/wire fall to the ground.  It takes
about 1/2 hour (if even that) to set them upright after the storm.
 
73,
Charlie, N0TT