[TowerTalk] Inverted V On Crank-Up Tower

[Jim Lux]

How about a standard retracting cord/hose reel (like in an auto service
bay).  You can remove the latching pawls.
Or, some sort of weight/pulley scheme.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Sande" <craig.sande at sbcglobal.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 7:54 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Inverted V On Crank-Up Tower


I am installing a 70 foot crank-up tower soon and would like to install an
inverted v antenna for 80/40 M.  The tower will have a remotely controlled
motor to extend and nest it from the shack.

In such an arrangement, is their anyway to have a tensioned reel to take in
the antenna excess as the tower is lowered, or does one simply allow the
inverted v to drape down?  I'm concerned about the wires snagging on
something and putting stress on the tower as it is remotely extended to
operating height.

Any suggestions?

Craig, AE7I
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