[TVARC] Flagpole rope

[Rich Erlichman]

The last time I bought a Halyard (flag pole rope) was several years ago at
the Marion Flee Market. I haven't been there since the Pandemic and I heard
that most of the venders are gone now.

But then, I don't fly the flag but only 6-10 times per year. The Halyard is
out there all the time though. This morning when I was hoisting the flag,
and then ceremoniously lowering it to half staff, I did notice the halyard
was dry and on the brittle side. It may be time for me to replace it. I'm
thinking of spraying it with a silicone based lubricating oil.

 

73, Rich, ND4G

 

From: tvarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:tvarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of john at w3gqj.net
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2021 9:06 AM
To: 'Richard Antolick'; tvarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [TVARC] Flagpole rope

 

Rich,

 

I had the same problem until I bought some antenna rope many years ago at
Orlando hamfest. I have not replaced it now in at least 10 years.

 

73,

John

 

From: tvarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net <tvarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
Behalf Of Richard Antolick
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2021 8:00 AM
To: tvarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [TVARC] Flagpole rope

 

I pulled my flag down do half mast this morning and noticed my rope has
separated from the inner cord.  I'm getting 4-6 months out of my ropes and
6-8 months out of my flags.  The flags from the store on 441 hold up better
than the ones from Amazon.  But I'd like to find a longer lasting rope.  It
seems to be getting picks in the outer sheath from the screws between pipe
sections.  Any suggestions?  I considered putting clear tape over the screws
but worried about it coming loose or discoloring with weather.

 

Thanks,

Rich

W4RJA

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