[Lowfer] new lf vertical

Tue, 21 Oct 2003 10:19:01 -0400

>So will the -80 pipe be not so rubbery??? How about taking a video of the
>install and load it on your server for us all to ponder??? I would have
>liked to see the current vertical going up. LOL!!!   >Mike>WE0H

Better yet, you could request that Les come out and make a complete 
documentary on the project!

Eric, noted you have a blank on the type a guys you will be using. Suggest 
dacron rope which I think is considered the best for strength and resilience 
to the elements. It's expensive but I think it's worth it.

Bill A

>-----Original Message-----
>From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
>On Behalf Of Eric Smith
>Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 10:01 PM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: [Lowfer] new lf vertical
>
>I've mentioned this before, but it's happening now.  Over the next four
>(planned minimum) to six (planned maximum) weeks I'm building a new
>vertical:
>
>                 OPERATING               PLANNED
>Height:         28'                     42'
>Tophat:         4 x 4' radials w/skirt  5 x 8' radials w/skirt
>Mast:           Sched 40 PVC            Sched 80 PVC
>Element:        #12 str THHN            Same
>Guys:           3 polyester             6, undetermined fiber
>Loading Coil:   frame wire on 8" PVC    basket weave
>
>One hour outage expected on the day I replace the operating antenna with
>the new one.
>
>URL soon.
>Eric
>
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