[TowerTalk] Weight on ends of a OCF diploe

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

The problem with a weight is that it is also
a mass.  I prefer a SPRING, which provides
force without much mass.  A bungee cord inside
a piece of PVC pipe works well.  The bungee
cord responds faster to wind gusts.

Rick N6RK

On 8/11/2016 9:14 AM, Chuck Gooden wrote:
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> Retired recently and am getting back into ham radion.
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> I am planning on putting up a 80 to 10 meter OCF antenna.  The antenna
> will be supported on a TV tower with the ends attached to some pine
> trees.  I am planning on using a pulley and some weight on the ends to
> allow for wind effects on the pine trees.
>
> My question is how much weight will I need at the ends to allow for wind
> movement of the trees?
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> Thanks,
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