[Towertalk] Guys for vertical

[Bob Nielsen]

On Thu, Apr 11, 2002 at 04:20:53PM -0400, K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 4/11/02 12:52:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, BobK8IA@aol.com 
> writes:
> 
> > I figure it should be some non-conductive material, but would like to
> >  know the pros and cons of the various choices. 
> 
>     There aren't many choices. Everything except the aforementioned UV 
> resistant rope (it's dacron BTW) WILL break down in sunlight. How long it 
> takes before failure depends on how much UV you get. Longer service life in 
> northern states, much less in the Sunbelt. 
> 
> >  Also, what would be a good choice in guy anchors to use with this?
>     
>     I'd just pound some 1" or so pipe into the ground. 

The consensus seems to be dacron.  I was going to build my own
vertical, but went for the MFJ-1793 (I couldn't find a 1792 anywhere)
to get some capability on 80 meters, as well.  MFJ says to guy it, so I
will follow the LXC Prime Directive and do so (MFJ doesn't say what to
guy it with, hence the question).  I guess it's time to visit one of
the local marine supply stores.  Thanks for all the replies.

73, Bob

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Bob Nielsen, N7XY                          nielsen@oz.net
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