[Antennas] Pulley source

[Chris BONDE]

When you are using the drop insulators instead of pulleys, you use only 
one, n'est pas?
We had a window awning installed a couple of years ago, sure keeps the heat 
out in the summer.  The rope system goes through ceramic rings, great idea. 
Inside diamter about 5/8", outside about 7/8".  Have not been able to find 
a souce but the insulators look great also.

Chris opr VE7HCB


At 07:43 PM 2002-03-03 +0000, James R. Duffey wrote:
>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
>--
>James R. Duffey KK6MC/5
>Cedar Crest, NM   DM65