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onsistent, safe support of antenna installations
over 10 feet above the uppermost wall bracket
or roof mount depend on how well the guy
wires are installed. The correct installation procedure
is relatively simple. However, only the best quality
materials and careful installation will provide sturdy,
safe, long-lasting support.
Fig. 7-1. The materials and hardware needed for guying a standard
three-wired guyed installation.
Guy Wire Installation
The materials needed for a standard guy wire
installation are: guy wires, a guy ring(s), screw eye,
and turnbuckles (Figure 7-1). Six-strand, 18 or 20
gauge galvanized steel guy wire is recommended for
general use. (The 18 gauge wire is recommended for
high-wind areas and installations over 20 ft. above the
uppermost support.)
Fig. 7-2. Channel Master Galvanized Steel Wire Model 9080.
Standard antenna masts (10 feet in height) require
only one set of three guy wires (Figure 7-3).
Telescoping masts generally require 4 guy wires for
each 10 foot section. This will give the extra strength
required for most installations.
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Fig. 7-3. The correct positions of the guy wires in a
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