Antenna guy wire is normally made of galvanized steel compared to antenna ground wire which is produced with aluminum wire and antenna wire which is made out of copper wire.

The diagram shows an antenna tower being supported by a number of guy wires, each connected to a different elevation on the tower. An anchor which is cemented into the ground is used to hold the guy wires in place. One anchor support may hold more than one guy wire.

Guy wire is provided by cable diameter, breaking strength in pounds, and of course length. Guy wires are stranded cables and are specified with the number of wires per strand.

The guy anchor is normally a metal support cemented into the ground supported by a concrete block.

The number of guy wires attached to the cable anchor would depend on the size of the anchor and the amount of tension

Cable Clamps are used to secure a cable to a secure location, in this case a concrete block set into the ground.

Turnbuckles can be used on the guy wires to provide and adjust tension.

Turnbuckles may have an eyelet or Jaw at either end.

A graphic of a large antenna supported by an antenna tower using guy wires as support.

Guy wires are placed symmetrically around the tower structure, usually on three sides of the mast.

Of course Guy wires could also support a radar dish atop a mast.

Related terms; Antenna Definitions.

Related terms; Radar Definitions.

Related vendors; Communication Towers.