Hi all, Rework of all antennas has led to rework of feedlines and control cables . . . I plan to reroute and secure the cables up the entire length of the tower. I don't like the previous methods I'v
Jim, This is a constant problem that I have! I try and put the cable tie extras on the inside of the tower to minimize snagging. What I do is use, black UV resistant, reusable cable ties. Now the tri
A simple and cost-effective solution is lengths of #14 THHN house wire. Better than tape for sure when it comes to changing things, and it will not fail due to sunlight (even though the clear vinyl c
Hi Jim, The only convenient way I have found to secure cables coming down the tower are the coax arms with open/overlapping circles at the end of each shaft. They aren't cheap, but u only have to buy
I used a version of Pete's method and it works well: At c. a 45º angle, I tightly spiraled THHN #14 solid Cu-wire down about a foot of the coax. Then I wrapped it with black plastic electrical
Hi, Jim: Fwiw, I wrap the s/s clamps with tape, and secure the cables to legs. Minimal abrasion that way, they're re-usable, and so on. 73, Dave, K3BHJ List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless hand
<< Hi, Jim: Fwiw, I wrap the s/s clamps with tape, and secure the cables to legs. Minimal abrasion that way, they're re-usable, and so on. 73, Dave, K3BHJ That's a good idea but I feel a bit narrow.
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Author: w7ni@easystreet.com (Stan or Patricia Griffiths)
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 12:02:51 -0700
Hi Jim, I use short lengths of #12 insluated house wire. I run the cables on the outside of the tower so a single cable can be removed, replaced, or added easily. The pieces of house wire are just ha