Topband: Tensioning of RG58 coax for 2-way Beverage

KD0Q-Glenn kd0q at traer.net
Fri Jan 30 12:27:45 EST 2015


For my RG-6 beverage I used a marline hitch spread out over a couple of 
feet and then taped it up after it was in tension.

73, Glenn - KD0Q

On 1/30/2015 10:57, Tracey Gardner wrote:
>
> I have a follow on question from my non-invasive tree attachment 
> question.
>
> I am running RG58 through a hedge with the intention of using it as a 
> 2-way Beverage.
> I am scratching my head as to how to attach some poly rope close to 
> the ends of the RG58 to enable it to be lightly tensioned.
> I could use a fleeting cable grip if I could find one small enough.
> If it was normal stranded wire I would just use duplex cable grips and 
> an insulator, but as it is coax, I don't see that as an option.
>
> All suggestions will be gratefully received.
>
> 73s Tracey G5VU
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