[TowerTalk] Trussing of antenna elements

[Bill Conwell]

I am toying with the idea of rebuilding a surplus M2 40M3L into a WARC
antenna, with full-size elements on 30m (as well as other elements for 18m
and 12m).



Due to local wind and ice, I’d like to truss the 30m elements.  The
original M2 antenna trussed the 40m elements with linear loading rods.  The
central truss supports were a mere 10 inches above the centers of the
elements (I presume to keep the linear loading rods sort of horizontal).  With
the linear loading considerations gone, I could raise the truss points
higher than the present 10 inches.  Is there a good reason to do so?



Relatedly, what’s the preferred way to connect trussing cables (e.g.,
Phillystran) to the elements?  Shall I drill vertically through the
elements and install stainless steel eyebolts at the connection points?  Is
another Phillystran-attachment arrangement preferable?



(Is there a definitive reference work that addresses trussing of antenna
booms and elements?)



Tnx,



/Bill, K2PO