I stumbled across this video that shows how to get a pully up to the top of a tall tree, without extra ropes dangling, and – get this – includes a way to remove the pulley from the treetop if you want, without climbing.
The advantages of a pulley in the tree are obvious for HF antennas, and it’s a great idea to have pulleys – you never know when you might want to put up a specific antenna just for a contest, or if someone else may show up at an event without an antenna elevation plan.
You will need:
- Rope
- Plastic tubes that the rope can fit through (to maintain shape and prevent snagging on the tree)
- Pulley
Give it a try and see if it works for you!
73, KC0LQL
-Tim
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