Here is another tip. I live in NJ where slingshots are classified as "firearms" in same catagory as handguns (crazy law, I know!.... but you have to be crazy to live here in the 1st place) , so I need to minimize how often I use my slingshot launcher since I have cops living in my neighborhood. Also, I try to keep my wire antennas "low profile" (no pulleys and buckets of rocks or springs). So after getting the support rope up I use it to pull up a second support line, tied in parallel with the first, but only put tension on one line. When it eventually chafes and breaks the load will automatically transfer to the 2nd line, which is now ready to pull up a new 2nd support line, thus eliminating the need to use the slingshot launcher again. Works for me, your milage may vary.
Rich K2CPE K2 #1102 >Subject: [Elecraft] Antenna Suspension > I am using a Carolina Windom 80 suspended with 3/16" nylon rope through > stainless steel eyehooks up 50' between two large oak trees. These trees are > approx 123 feet apart. Because I am located in hurricane alley and subject to high > winds, I would like to remove the permanent tiedown on one of the trees and > tie a weight to the rope. I would like to know how much weight should be used. > What kind of weight (how many bricks or what-have-you). Thanks. Roy Morris > W4WFB _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
