[TowerTalk] Cross Bar Suggestion
w9ge
finger at goeaston.net
Fri Nov 12 06:38:44 EST 2004
Dick: Yes, a 2 by 2 piece of Oak 8 to 10 feet long, heavily varnished and
guyed with non conductive rope or Phyllistran. Keeps things non conductive
and wires and feedpoints away from the tower. 73 bob de w9ge
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick, WN3R" <WN3R at arrl.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 9:02 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Cross Bar Suggestion
>I need to know what kind and size of "pipe" to use as a cross piece near
>the
> top of the tower. Sailboat standard eye bolts, ropes, and blocks
> (pulleys)
> will be installed near the ends to support wire antennas. I would like
> the
> safe working load to exceed 250 pounds. I plan to use K0XG's boom to
> tower
> plates.
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> The tower legs are 2.5 feet across at the top. I'd like to use an 8 foot
> length of "pipe".
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> Any suggestions?
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> 73,
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> Dick, WN3R
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