[TowerTalk] Another rope question ??

[Grant Saviers]

one more alternative for guy attachments - DX Engineering resin yagi 
element blocks, available in many sizes and not too expensive.  Put an 
eyebolt through both sides and its ready to go, insulated even. Since 
they clamp tightly they don't need to be at the joints, but for sure 
would be secure there.  Even though the eyebolts aren't truly radial to 
the mast center, the moment arm is small so there isn't much torque.  A 
metal plate should be used on both sides.

http://www.dxengineering.com/search/product-line/dx-engineering-resin-support-block-clamps?autoview=SKU&keyword=resin

Grant KZ1W


On 10/29/2012 6:27 AM, K1TTT wrote:
> Some places used to sell clamp on guy rings for things like TV masts and
> pipe towers.  You might search some of the hardware sites like DX
> Engineering or Tessco to see if they sell something like that.  If nothing
> else just put something on the vertical that isn't going to slide down it,
> either a pipe clamp or hose clamp would do the job depending on how big the
> tubing is.  Tie pipe hitches above the clamp so they can't slide down.  If
> using high power or cheap rope you might want to use a short piece of rope
> tied to the vertical then put a strain insulator near the vertical and tie
> on the rest of the guy rope.  This would protect it from arcing or degrading
> the rope.
>
> David Robbins K1TTT
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gerard Jendraszkiewicz [mailto:jend at uchicago.edu]
> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 11:49
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Another rope question ??
>
> Whats typically used to attach the guys to the vertical element ? The
> vertical element is a selection of fit together bits of tubing.
>
> 73, Jerry, KE9I
>
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