Topband: Experiences with toploaded vertical with spiderbeam pole?

[Harald Rester]

Henk,

I use the 26m Spiderbeam pole for almost 6 years, and it survived every
storm until now (in an exposed area).  As far I can say the quality of
pole, wires (they are basically the same on the 18m pole) and ropes etc
is very good.

Yes, almost "only" wire, but it ads up for kevlar ropes, monofil lines,
radial plate etc... and shipping costs from different suppliers.

IMHO for permanent installation: No need to be stingy!

73, Harry, DH1NBE



Am 17.02.2020 um 13:30 schrieb Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband:
> Hi,
>
> I am looking for experiences with the toploaded vertical with a 18m
> Spiderbeam pole.
>
> As described on the Spiderbeam website:
> <<https://www.spiderbeam.com/product_info.php?info=p338_160m%20Wire%20Vertical%20kit%20for%2018m%20fiberglass%20pole.html&XTCsid=4a1073266aff30fbb590fe50e3bd792a>>
>
>
> I have erected a 18m pole for use as 80m vertical. Looking if I can
> change that to 160m as well.
>
> I see a lot of swing of the top of the pole. Just wondering if the
> CQ-534 is strong enough to keep the antenna straight during heavy wind.
>
> 73 Henk PA5KT
>
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