[TowerTalk] tensioning guys

Rajiv Dewan, N2RD n2rd@arrl.net
Sat, 21 Aug 1999 10:05:18 -0400


Commenting on Loos tension gauge:

From: Ron Youvan <ka4inm@gate.net>
>   A cheaper way is to measure the droop (at mid-span) altho I don't know
how to calculate the correct >   value, it is another way to do it.

The calculations would be harder as the guys are not horizontal.  The the
biggest issue is:

How would you measure the droop at mid-span?

Back to square one?

Rajiv, N2RD




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