[Milsurplus] antenna wire reel

[Michael Tauson]

On 10/7/07, Gene Smar <ersmar at verizon.net> wrote:

>     Speaking of NVIS and long-wire antennas (N3FRQ and I wrote about same
> on the milsurplus reflector just this afternoon),  I bought one of these
> clothesline reels http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?
> product_id=827E140T&categoryid=6100 for possible use as a storage device for
> long-wire antenna wire.

This is kind of the same idea I'm looking at though I have been
considering chalk line (snap line) holders instead for use with #12
superflex wire.  I should look at the clothesline reels instead since
they are definitely less expensive.  The idea is to be able to erect a
dipole that can be adjusted quickly when changing bands and like the
way the GRA-4 does that.  With 66' and some wiggle on each side, I can
cover everything from 80m up rather nicely.

About the locking tab ... I wonder if there wouldn't be a way to
relieve the load on that with some rather simple metalwork that would
transfer the load to the outer case or the wire reel itself.
Something to ponder, anyway.

Best regards,

Michael