LF: Porcelain insulators on rope guys for a vertical antenna

["Stan, W1LE" <stanw1le@verizon.net>]

Hello The Net:

For my vertical antenna guyed in three direction at 4 levels, I am 
planning to use 3/16", polyester, braided, of double braid construction. 
Original guys were of the military surplus type, part of a GRA-4 antenna 
system and part number MX-383A/GRA-4, that uses, 1 each, insulator in line.
For replacement guys, can I remove the insulator and only use the 
braided line ?
With wet guys (after rainstorm) I measure the (~ DC) resistance from the 
vertical to ground as greater than 6 megohms, my meters capability.
What are your thoughts ?

I can add the insulators, but I would also need to add crimped 
connectors or other rope clamps, that would reduce the ultimate 
reliability of the guy.
The vertical is constructed of MS-44 aluminum masting sections stacked 
up to 50', (maybe 55 or 60'+ later). Final plan is to add a capacitive 
top hat with 8 each, 20' radials and a center loading coil for use on 
2200M and 630M. Probably a additional switchable base loading coil for 
2200M tuning (TBD).
Stan, W1LE    Cape Cod   FN41sr





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