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Guying a Vertical Antenna System
Guying of vertical antennas is always recommended for stability. Additionally, if your area
encounters severe wind velocities or icing conditions, simple guying will reduce the possibility of
antenna mechanical failure. Using the
DXE-GUY
kits, you can install three or four guy ropes per
vertical antenna starting approximately 1/2 the way up the vertical antenna to ground level.
Guying should be tightened just enough to permit the antenna to swing a few inches. The ends of
the ropes are tied to the earth anchors that are screwed into the ground at about the same angle as
the ropes will be.
Do not use wire for guys on a vertical antenna, only ropes. Wire guys will affect and reduce the
performance of a vertical ground mounted antenna.
Note:
Depending on wind and ice conditions, additional guying may be necessary.
