[TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna

[Jon Zaimes]

John,

I use 3/16" double braided polyester to support the four T-shaped parasitic
elements in my 160m K3LR array. The longest span is about 250 feet, plus 100
feet+ running to the ground so these can be lowered easily. 

Most of the ropes were purchased about 22 years ago from the bargain bin at
BoatUS/West Marine. They had slight imperfections.

The antenna wires are no. 12 insulated stranded THHN. I've had a couple of
wire breaks over the years but none in the ropes.

73/Jon

Jon P. Zaimes, AA1K
Tower climber for hire
http://www.aa1k.us/
Cell: 302-632-2353

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-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of john nistico
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:01 PM
To: towertalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna

So my towers are up and aluminum going on. The 4 towers are spaced 350 ft
apart. Any suggestions on what I can run from tower to tower for wire
antenna supports?
NY6DX
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