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Optional Guy Rope and Anchor Installation
Even through this antenna is rated for windy conditions, guying is recommended on any vertical
antenna especially in areas where it is very windy, susceptible to wind gusts or ice conditions. Four
screw-in earth anchors and sufficient antenna rope are available as model
DXE-GUY1000-KIT
to
allow guying of the antenna at up to three levels in four directions. Rule-of-thumb engineering
suggests the distance of the anchors from the antenna base should be equal to the height of the
highest guy level. This provides a 45-degree guy angle. The guy ropes should be fastened just
above an element clamp using a DX Engineering Guy Ring or non-slip knot as shown below.
The set of four earth anchors (
DXE-EA15-4P
) may be augured into the ground approximately 35 to
50 feet from the antenna base to fasten the guy ropes. When you install the earth anchors, make sure
one of them is placed exactly opposite the direction toward which the antenna will tilt over. The
others should then be evenly spaced. You may find it easier to first install and raise only the
sections of tubing up to the lower set of guy ropes. This will allow you to establish the correct
length and tie off the ropes. Then, you can disconnect the guy rope toward the rear and, leaving the
others fastened, lower the partial sections for final assembly. The remaining ropes will provide
stability as the antenna assembly is raised. The example below shows one set of guy ropes being
used. The ropes should be snug, but not tight. The antenna will move slightly in the wind and that is
acceptable.
Earth Anchor
