I use short lengths of 1/8" nylon line. Inexpensive, long lasting and can
be untied to add or delete cables.
Gene / W2LU
----- Original Message -----
From: <john@kk9a.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Coax and cable loop at antenna
There are various grades of cable ties. The good ones are not inexpensive
however they hold up fine in strong UV and work well on the tower. I have
had very few break, even with the strong sun in Aruba.
John KK9A / P40A
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Coax and cable loop at antenna
From: "Frederick Mott" <fredmott@zoominternet.net>
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 21:29:17 -0400
I installed 2 runs of 7/8 helix cable on the inside of my tower and I
used
SS cable ties. Plastic ties (I don't know of any good UV protected
plastic
ties) will rot away after a few years of sunlight. As far as your cable
length, add enough cable to make a loop between the tower and your
antennas
so that the cables will not be stressed. Use your judgment or better
yet
buy some good antenna and or tower books/publications from the ARRL.
Fred, AB8AH
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