[Elecraft] Antenna Suspension

[Stuart Rohre]

You can find the breaking strength vs. gauge of wire for copper in wire
tables from the manufacturers.

You can also find in some catalogs what the safe tension in pounds is, and
the weight should not exceed the working tension rating.

A wire is going to assume a natural sag of a centenary, and as has been
stated by Ron, you can pretty well tell when you have reached the safe point
on tension in straight pull on the antenna wire.

You can get gauges to measure exactly, but after some experience of breaking
an antenna wire, you will know the right touch and when to stop without
needing a gauge.
73,
Stuart
K5KVH