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Guying a Vertical Antenna System
Guying of vertical antennas is always recommended for stability. However, if your area encounters
severe wind velocities or icing conditions, simple guying will reduce the possibility of failure.
Using the DXE-GUY kits, you can install one, two or three level guy ropes. Figure 20 shows a two
level guying system. 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. The ropes are tied just above a band clamp at the height
desired. When using the Tilt Base, position the guy wires as shown below. This will make it easy to
raise or lower the antenna and only one guy line needs to be loosened. The other guy lines will help
guide the antenna on the way up.
Figure 20
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