[TowerTalk] Ideas for SMALL diameter support "rope"...

[Ed K0KL]

On 12/19/2010 9:21 PM, Gene Smar wrote:
> Mike:
>
>       You can try split bolt connectors to secure the ends of trimmer string
> instead of tying.
>
> 73 de
> Gene Smar  AD3F
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> From: "Michael Goins"<wmgoins at gmail.com>
> Cc:<towertalk at contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ideas for SMALL diameter support "rope"...
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>> Sri. Sending glitch.
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>> I use string trimmer line. Found a big roll at a garage sale. Only issue
>> is
>> it's hard to tie.
>>
>> Mike, k5wmg
>> Pipe Creek, Texas
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>> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:51 PM, Mike<noddy1211 at sbcglobal.net>  wrote:
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>>> Nice Resume, not much to do with support rope though is it?
>>>
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>>> On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 8:25 PM, Robert Harmon<k6uj at pacbell.net>  wrote:
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>>>> I have considered clear fishing line myself,  anyone tried it?  I
>>>> wonder
>>> if
>>>> the sun affects it, sounds
>>>> great if it will hold up.
>>>>
>>>> Bob
>>>> K6UJ
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>>>>
>>>> On Dec 19, 2010, at 3:34 PM, Chuck wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> How about high strength, clear mono-filament fishing line?
>>>>>
>>>>> Chuck W5PR
>>>>>
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>>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:03 AM
>>>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Ideas for SMALL diameter support "rope"...
>>>>>
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>>>>>> I've been using good old 3/32" black Dacron line to support my wire
>>>>>> antennas.  Is there anything smaller in diameter out there?  Stealth
>>> is
>>>>>> important.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks, and 73 John W4II
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To tie mono filament merely twist 3 or 4 turns on itself after threading 
through the eye of whatever you are tied to,
thread the end back through the eye and pull. The twist cinches up on 
the end which is locked on itself. Same knot used on fishing hooks and 
lures.

Mono, etc does deteriorate in the sun though.

I use black Dacron from Wireman or Cable Experts, long life stuff. 
Clothesline will age in the weather but lasts longer
than mono. Steel is a conductor, get the covered type ...

Keep 'em flying ..

ed K0KL