Base 40 foot push up pole

[undertaker]

Well here in San Angelo we had 85 mph winds Friday night. Bent my mast pole so I am going to get a new one. My question is what is the best rope to guy it with ? Antenna survived the winds...

Thanks
Bobby

 

[sp5it]

4-5 mm steel guyed on 2 levels.
Mike

 

[Grogan]

Friend had one and same thing. Look on craigs list and buy a used small tower. good luck

 

[Needle Bender]

I prefer the Dacron covered Kevlar (Aramid) because it does not stretch, but under most installations simple woven Dacron holds up amazingly well and offers excellent longevity

http://www.dj0ip.de/modern-antennas/rope/kevlar-tips/

https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/Antenna-Rope-s/138.htm

 

[fourstringburn]

4-5 mm steel guyed on 2 levels.
Mike

I used stainless steel but took it down due to RFI. Since then I had no more TVI issues with neighbors TV sets .

Best bet is Dacron rope. It's strong and non conductive and UV resistant for at least 5 years before I would replace it just to be safe.

Dacron rope comes in all different diameters for just about any application.

 

[bob85]

Phillystran make strong low stretch aramid tower guy rope.

 

[543_Dallas]

I used 3/16 dacron when I had my push up pole up. I guyed every section at 3 points. The Phillystran is really good stuff. I would use something non conductive, especially if you have neighbors.

 

[unit 256]

Dacron rope works well for guy rope, strong stuff...
Or build u a home brew hinge plate, for your mast pipe to set in, thats what I did here, been up 2 years now..

 

[Robb]

Dacron - most def . . . .

 

[Brain the Dog]

What kind of pole did you use? How thick was the wall? What was the diameter of the pole?

 

[HomerBB]

I'm a cheapskate.
Push up pole made of electrical metallic tubing, ie. conduit. I guy with nylon/polyester blend rope at 20' and under the feedpoint for freestanding mast.
Lasts about 2 - 3 years. Pole is light and easy to scope in and out. Easy to change out. After all, none of my antennas stay up so long that I am not bringing the mast down frequently.
Same antenna up 5 years..? Boring.