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Re: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna
From: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:08:49 -0700
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I wouldn't use Phillystran if there is any repeated bending such as going over a pulley, although it is not clear what "lanyard" means.

Kevlar is fatigue prone unless specifically treated or in a rope specifically constructed for extended fatigue life. In my research into Phillystran I didn't find any indication of this.

New England Ropes Sta-Set polyester is my favorite for low stretch, durable, and easy to handle line for all kinds of uses beyond what it did on my sailboat -(vangs, sheets, halyards, spinnaker pole guys). Now gin pole hoists, temporary guys, multipart blocks, tower rigging, etc.

350ft is a long way for a catenary plus antenna plus coax plus wind load. The tension side load on the tower ought to be considered in the design by a PE IMO.

Grant KZ1W

On 4/20/2021 18:45, john nistico wrote:
Thanks John

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Long span lanyard for wire antenna

Phillystran!

-de John NI0K

john nistico wrote on 4/20/2021 8:00 PM:
So my towers are up and aluminum going on. The 4 towers are spaced 350 ft 
apart. Any suggestions on what I can run from tower to tower for wire antenna 
supports?
NY6DX
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