[Elecraft] FW: Question about suspending a delta loop...

2012-09-16 Thread gary bartlett
I intended to post this here in case anyone else is playing with delta loops. It's a lot of wire in the air! 73, Gary VE1RGB -Original Message- From: gary bartlett [mailto:garybartl...@accesswave.ca] Sent: September 16, 2012 1:02 PM To: 'Rick McClelland, AA5S' Subject: RE: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Question about suspending a delta loop...

2012-09-16 Thread Rick McClelland, AA5S
Gary, Your point about using bungee cords seems like a good idea. I've found some nice GEAR Resistance Shock Cord Assemblies on the Internet ( http://www.adrenalindreams.com/gallery14.html) that seem like suitable candidates. I must admit that I can't quite picture the manner that you are using

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Question about suspending a delta loop...

2012-09-16 Thread Fred Townsend
: Re: [Elecraft] FW: Question about suspending a delta loop... Gary, Your point about using bungee cords seems like a good idea. I've found some nice GEAR Resistance Shock Cord Assemblies on the Internet ( http://www.adrenalindreams.com/gallery14.html) that seem like suitable candidates. I must

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Question about suspending a delta loop...

2012-09-16 Thread Rick McClelland, AA5S
16, 2012 9:44 AM To: gary bartlett Cc: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: Question about suspending a delta loop... Gary, Your point about using bungee cords seems like a good idea. I've found some nice GEAR Resistance Shock Cord Assemblies on the Internet ( http

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Question about suspending a delta loop...

2012-09-16 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
I don't have a big loop, but I have not had any trouble with using a counterweight on my inverted L with one end supported at about the 40 foot level in a 60 tree. I use a compound pulley arrangement that halves the distance the counterweight must travel. About 30 lbs of counterweight supports my