[HCARC] Vertical Antenna Guy Lines

[Bill Tynan]

Gary:

I don't know your specific situation, but in many yards where people walk 
and mow, etc. guy wires that come down to ground get in the way and can be 
dangerous if people trip over them.

An approach I have seen at many big stations is the use of buried heavy 
pipes (oil well pipe for example) going up about 6 or 7 feet. The guys are 
attached at the top, keeping them well above people's heads. Of course, if 
you are on a cattle ranch, as I am, the pipes have to up farther to keep the 
guys away from cows. I assume that Gale does not have this problem because I 
believe that all of his guys are inside his fence, so the cows can't get 
near them.

Each pipe should be buried in the earth about 2 to 3 feet, depending on you 
individual soil conditions. Where Gale and I live, it's rock right on the 
surface. So, you need to drill and then fill the hole with concrete. But, 
you don't have to go as deep because the rock provides a good solid base. In 
soft, sandy soil, it's a different story.

I hope this helps.

73,

Bill Tynan, W3XO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary and Arlene Johnson" <qltfnish at omniglobal.net>
To: <HCarc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 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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