Useful tips, tricks and advice

Principles of guying and why to guy at two or more levels (video)

In this interesting video from the "Practical Engineering" channel, you will find a lot of useful information and considerations regarding the guying of masts (and antennas themselves). It discusses...

Rope tension measurement

The basis of the simple method is easy: you grab the rope in the middle of two points and pull it sideways to get a certain displacement. Measure the force required to achieve this displacement...

Smart tensioning guy ropes

This general guide will show you how to effectively set the required length of the guyrope, tension it, and secure it for long-term installation. The procedure is suitable both for the installation...

Steel rope replacement

Suggested replacement of steel ropes by Mastrant synthetic ropes - based on strength only! Steel (1570 Mpa) P M 4 mm (5/32") 6 4 5 mm (3/16") 8 5 6 mm...

Guying the masts and vertical antennas - 2

Martin Huml, OL5Y/OK1FUA, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. In the first part we talked about forces and the issues regarding guying in...

Guying the masts and vertical antennas - 1

Martin Huml, OL5Y/OK1FUA, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. During my radio amateur activities, I dedicate most of my time (probably like...

Guying ROHN Towers with MASTRANT Ropes

Recommended Installation Procedure

Calculate or measure the needed lengths of the guys (the part of the “anchoring system” made from the synthetic rope). Add the length needed for proper end termination. For the standard...

Basic Instructions to Guy with Synthetic Ropes

When planning an “anchoring system” (guy-ropes with end termination, couplers and anchorage) there are a number of facts that have to be taken into account: The stability of the system is...