[TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope

[Mark Robinson]

I see that tree guys use large diameter rope. It is easier on the hands and 
stays straight and doesn't tangle easily.

Maybe this is a better choice then

http://www.onlineropestore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_26


Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob AD5VJ" <ad5vj at ad5vj.com>
To: "'Tower and HF antenna construction topics.'" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 14 April, 2010 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope


> The previous poster is correct definetly get something that will not
> stretch. My personal experience is that 3/4 inch rope makes the pulling a
> lot easier. I have used smaller diameter, but it seems the larger diameter
> you can use the happier your ground team will be.
>
> Also make sure whatever you end up with that it does not over fill but 
> does
> fully fill your pulley. We used a 2 inch diameter pole along with a gin 
> pole
> assembly sold by dxengineering. The day the project took place the easiest
> part was going up using the gin pole. The pulley they sell was smooth as
> glass and without strain whatsoever.
>
> Bob AD5VJ
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
>> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dan Schaaf
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 8:24 PM
>> To: Tower and HF antenna construction topics.
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope
>>
>> Mark
>>
>> Nylon stretches.
>> Go to West Marine and buy 3/8 line used for sails on sailboats. It has
>> minimal stretch.
>>
>> Dan Schaaf
>> K3ZXL
>> "In the Beginning there was Spark Gap"
>> www.k3zxl.com
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mark Robinson" <markrob at mindspring.com>
>> To: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics."
>> <towertalk at contesting.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:13 PM
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope
>>
>>
>> >I am just about to start putting up my Rohn 45 tower. What rope do
>> people
>> > normally use with a gin pole. I like the look of this 3/8 inch nylon
>> rope.
>> > Is this a good choice?
>> >
>> >
>> > http://www.onlineropestore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=43_44
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > thanks  Mark N1UK
>> >
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