Even though this kinda started in the "Hoarding copper wire" thread, I figured I'd kick things off in a new thread.....
It could every well be that I may not be the original inventor of this contraption, after all, if a half wit like me could think this up, there's a damn good chance someone else thought of it long before I did. If someone else did infact engineer this prior to me doing it, then please let me know, other wise I'll take all due credit......
After discussing the basics of this concept on the other thread, Doc mentioned substituting the plastic coated guy wire for non conductive cord, and that's propbably not a bad idea, it will not only avoid interaction between the actual antenna and it's support structure, but may also help suppress contradicting movement between the two trees.....
Beyond that, my idea will work the same as described......
The free floating hanger device......
This first photo shows the basic conponents used.
! - 3/4" PVC "T" fitting
3 - 3/4" PVC end caps
1 - Stainless threaded eye bolt with fender washers and self locking nut.
This photo shows the eye bolt assembly attached to the one end cap, plus the short pieces of 3/4" PVC pipe used to couple everything together.
A view showing from inside the end cap......
This last photo shows the final assembled device. The black wire represents the cord that will run through the assembly, plus the swivel pulley from which I'll run another length of cord to hoist and support the actual dipole antenna. This will also allow me to raise, lower, and adjust the actual location of said antenna in relation to the trees and my garage.....
As this project progress' I'll post more photo's...
Now I have to shop around for some good quality braided cord...possibly some military surplus parachute cord in olive drab would be a good chice.....?
It could every well be that I may not be the original inventor of this contraption, after all, if a half wit like me could think this up, there's a damn good chance someone else thought of it long before I did. If someone else did infact engineer this prior to me doing it, then please let me know, other wise I'll take all due credit......
After discussing the basics of this concept on the other thread, Doc mentioned substituting the plastic coated guy wire for non conductive cord, and that's propbably not a bad idea, it will not only avoid interaction between the actual antenna and it's support structure, but may also help suppress contradicting movement between the two trees.....
Beyond that, my idea will work the same as described......
The free floating hanger device......
This first photo shows the basic conponents used.
! - 3/4" PVC "T" fitting
3 - 3/4" PVC end caps
1 - Stainless threaded eye bolt with fender washers and self locking nut.
This photo shows the eye bolt assembly attached to the one end cap, plus the short pieces of 3/4" PVC pipe used to couple everything together.
A view showing from inside the end cap......
This last photo shows the final assembled device. The black wire represents the cord that will run through the assembly, plus the swivel pulley from which I'll run another length of cord to hoist and support the actual dipole antenna. This will also allow me to raise, lower, and adjust the actual location of said antenna in relation to the trees and my garage.....
As this project progress' I'll post more photo's...
Now I have to shop around for some good quality braided cord...possibly some military surplus parachute cord in olive drab would be a good chice.....?