[HCARC] Vertical Antenna Guy Lines

[Gary and Arlene Johnson]

Gale Heise showed me some really neat Kevlar guy lines he uses on his antennas.  Seems like a great idea - no rust, sun proof.  I didn't ask him what he uses for the anchor/stake on the earth side of the guy line.  Is there a particular type of stake, concrete block buried, screw stake like for tying up dogs, or what???

With my BIG DRILL that is 24 inches long and drills holes 1 5/8" in diameter, putting in sections of T-posts at the proper angle with minimal effort might be the best idea.  In fact, next week when the installation of the Gap Voyager antenna happens, I can bring both my drill with the big bit and with the 36 inch 3/4" bit to the party.  I can also bring my metal but off circular saw to cut metal posts/tubing as desired.

Gary J
N5BAA
HCARC Secretary (2013)