June 23
Well yesterday was fun. Finally got every thing working. Today’s chore is to get the 2nd level guys, the rotator and the 3rd level guys in place so I can install the antenna and push the mast up to its full height.
The last time I did not set the guys tight enough to overcome the initial stretch in the double braid dacron line, this time I will set them tight. Hopefully the mast will stay up during the East TN winds.
Have the 2nd and 3rd level guys up and very lightly tensioned so I can push the pole up and bring it back down. Tomorow is fix a couple of things like turn the rotator to the proper direction, test it to make sure it is still working, and rearrange one of the guys to relocate one of the turnbuckles.
All looks ok so far but I still need to make sure it stays vertical.