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No-Slip Knots
No-slip knots are the most efficient way to securely tie ropes for antennas. The following diagram
shows the steps to make a good no-slip knot.
Guy Rope Installation
Guy ropes are made from the 100 foot spools of rope included with this antenna. Two sets of four
ropes are installed. One set of four 20’ 8” ropes are connected to the antenna at the guy ring using
carabineers and connected at the other end at the lower insulators (connecting the capacity hat wires
together). The other set of four 46’ guy ropes are connected to the lower four insulators (connecting
the capacity hat wires together) and go to the four optional earth anchors.
It is suggested that these ropes be anchored in the ground 55 feet away from the base of the antenna
using the optional
DXE-EA15-4P
Earth Anchors available from DX Engineering. Your soil
conditions may require different guying scheme. The DX Engineering anchors may not be suitable
for real loose sandy soil or rock.
Cut four ropes at 48 feet each, and four ropes at 23 feet each. This allows about 1-1/2 feet on each
end for looping and tying knots.
Using the four Carabineers, tie one end of the four 23 foot ropes using a no slip knot.
The four Carabineers are then attached to the Guy Ring. The Carabineers open when pushed.
