[TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna

[Steve K8LX]

Rather than be tempted to use high enough tension where turnbuckles are 
needed, let it sag a little, give up a few feet of height - your tower 
guy systems will appreciate it.

-Steve K8LX

On 4/21/2021 8:34 AM, john nistico wrote:
> No pulleys it will span 350 and attached to the top of the tower most likely with turnbuckles.

> From: Jon Zaimes <jz73 at verizon.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:25:13 AM
> To: 'john nistico' <electric911inc at hotmail.com>; 'towertalk' <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna
> 
> 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
> 
> Reviews of AA1K tower work on eham website:
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12922
> 
> Hug your favorite tower every day, and always stay connected to it.
> 
> -----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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