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From: k2ors@comcast.net (Warren K2ORS/WD2XGJ)
To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 16:28:50 +0000
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Subject: Re: LF: Re: Rope?
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Hi Peter,
> Titanex sells several kinds of ropes; among those Kevlar. (Isn't it
> conductive?)

  According to the Dupont website,, Kevlar has low conductivity:
http://www.dupont.com/kevlar/whatiskevlar.html

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73 Warren K2ORS/WD2XGJ
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 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "dj9dw" <dj9dw@t-online.de>
> Mike and group,
> Titanex sells several kinds of ropes; among those Kevlar. (Isn't it
> conductive?)
> Regards, Peter, dj9dw
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Dennison" <mike.dennison@ntlworld.com>
> To: <rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org>
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 6:33 PM
> Subject: LF: Rope?
> 
> 
> > I am refurbishing one of my antenna supports. It is supported by a
> > large tree and is raised and lowered using blue polypropylene rope
> > (from B&Q).
> >
> > The rope shows signs of deterioration - presumably from UV - and I
> > wonder whether I would be better using white polyprop, or nylon,
> > rather than blue polyprop.
> >
> > Nylon is a lot more expensive - is it worthwhile? I understand than
> > nylon is stretchy - is this a problem? Does nylon have a similar
> > breaking strength - the antenna is lightweight but takes some wind-
> > load and in any case I don't want any accidents, so over-engineering
> > is the order of the day.
> >
> > Any advice from those more knowledgable / experienced than me?
> >
> > Mike, G3XDV
> > ===========
> > http://lf.apersonalguide.co.uk
> >
> >
> 
> 
>