[TowerTalk] Weed Whacker Line?

[W4ZW]

> Anyone try weed whacker line for holding up wire antennas?  
> The stuff is tough and cheap - comes in 1,000 ft rolls.  Suspect it may 
> not hold up to UV too well however.  I plan to put out a few test pieces
with 
> mechanical loads on them and see how they fair - unless someone has the
answer.

Hal,

I used this for several years both here in Florida and at my home in
Colorado.  It is quite strong and is good for 2-3 years before the UV makes
it too brittle to be reliable.  You will need to review your boy scout knots
in order to tie this stuff!  I tied it like heavy fishing mono-filament.

Jon Hamlet, W4ZW

Casey Key Island, FL
"A little piece of paradise in the Gulf of Mexico"