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    Something to consider is putting a spring on the bitter end with a weight to keep it reasonably taught, and run it through a pulley to the antenna. I've had to do that here, as there seem to be more windy days than not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by W5GA View Post
    Something to consider is putting a spring on the bitter end with a weight to keep it reasonably taught, and run it through a pulley to the antenna. I've had to do that here, as there seem to be more windy days than not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kd8dey View Post
    Bungee Cord?...
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