> I lost one wire on one of the Beverages (where there was a kink from > other > damage), but it's a matter of time before a bigger ice storm > completely > takes down both Beverages. I'm toying with the idea of > counterweights at > the ends to help protect them. The pulleys are already there. > > 73, Mike > www.w0btu.com FWIW, I rigged all my PVC Beverage poles so they are simply zip-tied to metal T-posts. When an ice storm is predicted, all that needs to be done is to clip the ties and let the poles/wire fall to the ground. It takes about 1/2 hour (if even that) to set them upright after the storm. 73, Charlie, N0TT
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