[TowerTalk] Pucker Power

[john at kk9a.com]

N1UR suggested an excellent method for working on antennas.  Instead of 
using a gin pole,  I insert a pulley in the mast or at some point higher 
than the antenna and I can  position the antenna to adjust element lengths 
or make repairs by myself while staying close to the tower.

John KK9A




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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Pucker Power
From: sawyered at earthlink.net
Reply-to: sawyered at earthlink.net
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 09:32:26 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
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Bold and Pucker factor yes, no question.

No Fear..I don't think so.  Notice 2 things: Left hand firmly grabbing 
trusted
steel mast and the fact that the angle iron bar is long enough that Jeff 
could
be comfortably adjusting the assembly with 2 hands while strapped onto the
boom, but isn't.

I am not suggesting that he should.  Jeff looks to me like a talented and 
smart
tower climber to not be overcome with fear but with respect for it.  Nice 
work
Jeff!

My technique is alot less "pucker factor".  Put up a gin pole and take the
antenna off of the mast, swinging freely on the rope.  Swing the antenna 
closer
to the mast and throw a temporary rope around the element at the mast to
element point.  Make adjustment, swing back.

The gin pole assembly and the angle iron assembly are about a push for time.
No pucker factor required on the gin pole method.  Enjoy!

Ed  N1UR