[Antennas] Pulley source

James R. Duffey [email protected]
Sun, 03 Mar 2002 19:43:53 +0000


Dennis - I use electrical drop insulators instead of pulleys. These are the
ceramic insulators you see on the sides of buildings where the Electrical
drop line is brought in from the street. They usually have a substantial lag
screw attached. 

The halyard slides easily through the hole. There is no wheel or sheave for
the rope to get stuck between. They cost about $2.00 at your favorite home
builder supply store, Home Depot, Lowe's, or local hardware store. I have
used them for over 20 years with no problems.

ALways erect two pulleys and halyards so you have a back up. Cheap insurance
in case soemthing happens. - Dr. Megacycle KK6MC/5
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James R. Duffey KK6MC/5
Cedar Crest, NM   DM65