[HCARC] Vertical Antenna Guy Lines

[Lee Besing]

Recommend considering some pre-event preparation, if the soil is hard where you want the anchors.  I.e. trickle water the areas to soften the top portion of the soil for a few days prior to drilling. 

Of course,  I presume that the location of any potential underground utilities is known to the owner as well. I had local utility company come out and mark my backyard, and that's what told me I didn't have room for my GAP Titan antenna.

I know some hams that use the technique with a water hose into the hole, while using a Hammer Jack impact drill on a grounding rod to force it in. The combination of the water & the pounding / twisting action eventually got it all way down into the ground.


Lee Besing, N5NTG
210-771-7075 ( voice/text)



-----Original Message-----
From: Gary and Arlene Johnson <qltfnish at omniglobal.net>
To: HCarc at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 11:07 AM
Subject: [HCARC] Vertical Antenna Guy Lines

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)
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