[Antennas] hitest fishing line for antenna supports

Mon, 8 Sep 2003 08:28:21 -0500

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From: "Tim KD5CKP" <[email protected]>
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Subject: Re: [Antennas] hitest fishing line for antenna supports


> Something I found that has worked quite well for me is Gas Trimmer Line. I
> don't recall the diameter at this time. but I think it is .080 . I was
> putting up a temporary dipole one day and I needed something to use to put
> the antenna up and I came across a package of line in the shed and decided
> to try it because it was strong and "slick". I tied a weight onto the
> line(making knots is a challenge with this stuff) and launched the weight
to
> about 40 feet in a pine tree and the weight came immediately to the ground
> on the opposite side of the tree as the trimmer line was smooth and
slipped
> right through the limbs of the tree.
>
> As for strength and durability I currently have a 10ga. 80 meter loop that
> has been suspended by the stuff for a little over 3 years now and have
only
> had one support line break and that was due to a limb falling during a
> storm. I now keep a large spool on hand which serves for trimming and
> antenna installation. BTW if you are looking for stealth this is not the
> stuff to use, typically I have found purple, red, and varying shades of
> green most of which are almost flourescent. I also keep several "loops" of
> this with weights attached in the "Go Box" for emergencies and Field Day
> use.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> > But fine steel also  does a very good job of cutting into tree limbs and
> then
> > locking up.  Ordinary  poly propylene line will last a couple of years
> > depending on tension.  I just change mine as needed.
> >
>
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