Maybe 15 years ago, some of the big station guys around here put
together a group buy of several thousand feet. Far as I know, everyone
is still using it and is well satisfied. I helped install one tower
with it, and from uncomfortable personal experience you really need the
gloves.
73, Pete N4ZR
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On 9/13/2019 8:08 AM, Bill via TowerTalk wrote:
I've used this stuff extensively at three different stations with 60-200 ft
towers, so I know what I am talking about.
First, unless one is really clueless, the stuff is quite easy to work with. I've probably unrolled 6000
or 7000 feet of new Polyrod and NEVER had an issue. In a clear area I "walked" out around 200
feet for the guys and cut it with a hacksaw...no breaks, cracks etc. It was real easy. Only
caveat is to wear gloves.
When I sold my station in 2006 I sold some to guys in Ohio and much of it to a guy in FL. In order to
do this I needed to roll it back up in an 8 ft diameter for transport. Again easy to do with gloves.
When I returned to FL I bought back the stuff I sold to the guy in FL and purchased some new stuff. Even in
the FL sun after 10 years the old stuff was in great shape and I had no issues using it. The tower
installation in FL (3-200 footers) is still standing using it...after 18 years. And that is after several
brushes with hurricanes.
The tower out in KH6 has new Polyrod and again no issues.
Cons:
Guy grips for the rod are available from PLP, but you must buy a box of 25.You must
wear gloves when handling it.You must adhere to the 8 ft diameter when working
with it...it will crack.You must buy a full 1000 ft roll or more.Harder to store
Pros:
Easier to install guy grips than PhillyAbout 1/2 the cost of PhillyMore
resistance to abrasion
YMMV.
Bill KH7XS/K4XS
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