I'd like to see what NEC codes you're violating hanging wires for antennas in trees.
--Shane
WP2ASS / ex KD6VXI
Good question Shane but no one here wants to hear or see it.
225.26 Vegetation as Support.
Vegetation such as trees shall not be used for support of overhead conductor spans.
In addition, unless you bought a commercial antenna or know what wire type and size can be used, very few hams comply with Table 810.16 requiring hard drawn copper or copper clad steel wire. Most hams use house wire or soft drawn copper.
That is for support of overhead conductors. Specifically branch circuits.
To Wit:
"In Article 225.26, the NEC states:
Vegetation such as trees SHALL NOT be used for support of Overhead Conductor Spans.
(exception: For temporary wiring in accordance with Article 305)"
Antennas are NOT covered by that article in NEC. They are covered in article 230, as well as more in depth in article 810.
"Only power service-drop or overhead service conductors shall be permitted to be attached to a service mast. Service masts used for the support of service-drop or overhead service conductors shall be installed in accordance with 230.28(A) and (B)."
810.21 states that if you use a metallic support for the antenna, it must be grounded.
"Ground outdoor masts (and metal structures that support antennas) in accordance with 810.21 [810.15]."
Failing to see any of these that support your theory.
--Shane
WP2ASS / ex KD6VXI