If the rope is frayed replace.
Install a ham radio antenna on a roof gable.
In order to mount an antenna on your roof without damaging it you should attach the antenna to the gable the fascia or the chimney.
You will need a peak in your attic that is tall enough for the antenna to fit.
Once all the yagis were bolted in place on the mast i used my antenna analyzer to adjust their driven elements to provide the best match in the weak signal portions of each band.
Remote rf switch control box in the shack chooses which antenna is operational in the attic.
Use the medium weight rope you used when installing your wire antenna support tie one end to the support rope.
771 8 2014 17 31 030 regulations for amateur radio antenna installations and permits required.
30 homemade antenna mast for ham radio.
Whatever you do do not put holes in your roof to attach your antenna.
There is no need to climb up ladders and possibly onto the roof with all the hazards for untrained people not used to climbing up ladders and handling them whilst up there.
In the attic the antenna is not visible it is not exposed to weather and it can be installed without climbing onto your roof.
Although there are several disadvantages of installing a radio antenna in the roof space there are also some advantages.
No guy wires at the height that i am using.
Pull down antenna support rope from the antenna end.
If the top of the antenna touches the walls or roof the performance may be affected slightly.
I did not want to wait 20 years for a tree to grow where i need one.
It is normally very much easier to install a radio antenna in the attic or roof space than outside.
Hide stuff in the closet.
You can also buy non penetrating mounts that use weights rather than screws to hold them in place.
Some radio hams have an attic antenna as a backup to their main antenna on the roof.
Advantages of installing an antenna in an attic.
Amateur radio antenna installation means a single structural unit which is comprised of the antenna support structure antennas and other communication related appurtenances.