[TowerTalk] Temporary guys ???

[Wayne Kline]

Douglas  
 
  If your using three strands per temp guy.... I see no problem  with that paracord .      use a truckers hitch knot  to equally tension your temp guys    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvgFyqFZK54
 
Wayne  W3EA

 
> From: co8dm at frcuba.co.cu
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:24:11 -0500
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Temporary guys ???
> 
> Hi,
>  
> I just started installing the tower...it is Rohn 25G clone.
> 
> I have a buried base...about 3 ft deep in concrete 2 x 2 ft.
> 
> I add the 2nd section and i add temporary guy ropes. I am using Paracord 550 ropes...single paracord ropes is 4mm diameter and handle up to 550 pounds, it strech a little, so i used 3 ropes per guy (12mm diameter and more pounds to handle)...3 + 3 + 3...
> 
> Do you think it is OK to climb and add the 3rd section with permanent guys?
> 
> A gin pole is not available, so we are TWO hams climbing the tower. 
> 
> Thoughts ??
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 73....Douglas, CO8DM
> 
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