[Lf] [Fwd: LF: Masts for LF]

[Andre' Kesteloot]

john sexton wrote:

> Hi All,
> We are looking for some advice on guying masts for typical LF verticals with
> some top loading wires from those Lowfers with experience. There might be a
> small loading coil at the top of the mast.
> Tracey Gardner and I and a number of others are about to purchase some 18
> metre masts from Von der Ley in Germany. They are made of fibre glass and in
> 6 sections of 3 metres each varying in diameter from 58mm at the base to
> 23mm for the top most section. The base of the mast sits in a metal boot
> which is bolted to a ground spike.
> Guying collars (3 eyes) are available for each of the 4 topmost sections,
> i.e from 6 metres up. Would two collars be sufficient, for example for the
> top and third down sections? or are more necessary?
> They also offer a 6 foot 18mm diam top extension to reach 20 metres. Would
> the same guying do, or are more collars necessary?
> All advice will be gratefully received.
> Tnx John, G4CNN
>
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