[HCARC] Vertical Antenna Guy Lines

[Dale Gaudier]

Gary:

Google "Phillystran guy line" for all the information you'll ever want on how to terminate and anchor this type of guy line. 

I had Phillstran guys on my tower in Atlanta.  For safety reasons the lowest section of guys were 3/16" EHS galvanized guy wire.  I used screw type earth anchors embedded 3+ feet in my clay soil in Georgia. Around here, you'll be lucky to go more than 12" before you hit rock. 

I wouldn't trust T-posts for my guy anchors. I've pulled several from around my property and they are usually badly rusted below the soil line. Also, the tension on the anchors from a properly guyed tower is much higher than a T- post is designed for. There are specialty anchors made for embedding in a drilled hole in rock. Google "rock guy anchor" for examples. 

73,

Dale - K4DG



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On Nov 24, 2012, at 11:07 AM, Gary and Arlene Johnson <qltfnish at omniglobal.net> wrote:

> 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.
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> Gary J
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