[TowerTalk] Pesky Dawg....

[David Robbins K1TTT]

Either use steel for the bottom section that he could reach, or put a piece
of pipe over the ropes to protect them.  Be sure to make the ends of the
pipe smooth or use something to keep them from rubbing through the rope.

Here in the states they sell a 'bitter apple' anti chewing liquid that is
pretty good, I'm not sure how long it might last outside in the weather
though.


David Robbins K1TTT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Rees (MW1LCR)
> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 17:05
> To: 'Towertalk'
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Pesky Dawg....
> 
> Hi all
> 
> As Spring is on its way here in Wales, I thought I'd do some house
> keeping, as well as get the LF Antennas ready for CQWW WPX.
> 
> At the moment I am using temporary masts, as the towers won't be
> installed for a few weeks.
> 
> Anyway, our house dog (a very active 12 month Springer Spaniel) has
> chewed his way through two guy ropes. Because I plan on installing my
> telescopic towers with guy ropes, the guy ropes need to be flexible
> (Steel isn't really an option). So I have to use something like
> Phillystran.
> 
> Question is, what do people suggest I do to prevent the hound from
> chewing the guy ropes ? Keeping him out of the Antenna Field isn't an
> option....... I have considered Chili Pepper Sauce, but he has a taste
> for this.........and almost anything else !
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Adrian
> 
> MW1LCR
> 
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