[Boatanchors] Kinda off topic

[Al Parker]

Hi John,
    I've done it, but probably not with quite teh weight you have.  I've 
done as Jim & Todd, used plastic jugs, filled them up as much as needed to 
keep the wire up where I wanted it.  Much easier/quicker than trying to 
calculate forces, angles, weights, etc. Worst problem is that the plastic 
deteriorates after a yr or so, so leave a "safety line" hanging down in case 
it breaks & empties or falls off & the antenna pulls the halyard up out of 
reach.
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
www.boatanchors.org
www.hammarlund.info

"there is nothing -absolutely nothing- half as much worth doing as simply 
messing about in boats."
   Ratty, to Mole


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John King" <k5pgw at yahoo.com>

> NOW after that discourse, comes the question: Has anyone had experience 
> with this system and what was your conclusion regarding the amount of 
> weight that should be used to allow up and down movement of the rope 
> through the pulley and at the same time offer protection to the antenna 
> while keeping it sufficiently taunt for horizontal operation.
>
> The benefit of your knowledge and experience will be greatly appreciated. 
> 73, John, K5PGW