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1. [TowerTalk] Tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: w5kp@swbell.net (J. Kincade); Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 20:12:26 -0500; I understand the methodology of the Klein grips and comealongs, I think, but how, exactly, do you attach the lower end of the comealong to the guy rod shaft without interfering with the equalizer pla; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-06/msg00338.html (7,566 bytes)
2. [TowerTalk] Tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: n3rr@erols.com (Bill Hider); Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 01:36:27 +0100; Jerry, If I understand your question... Attach the lower end of the comealong to the hole in the galvanized rod that the equalizer plate is attached to, using a shackle (or other similar device) of a; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-06/msg00339.html (9,596 bytes)
3. [TowerTalk] Tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: n4kg@juno.com (n4kg@juno.com); Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:58:08 -0600; The utility companies have nice attachments for adding guys to their single loop anchors. Another approach would be to clamp a plate or angle iron with an appropriate size hole to the rod. Or, make a; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-06/msg00342.html (9,506 bytes)
4. [TowerTalk] Tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com); Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 09:30:45 EDT; I use a nylon sling webbing around the neck of the anchor rod as a choker and attach the comealong to it. That way nothing interfers with the turnbuckle attachment point or anchor rod eye. Cheers, St; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-06/msg00346.html (7,592 bytes)
5. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: jfleming@shelbynet.net (WA9ALS - John); Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 21:20:14 -0500; I read the FAQ. What are the options for how to measure the pounds force on a guy? John - WA9ALS -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Admin; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00354.html (7,903 bytes)
6. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com); Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 23:11:06 EDT; A Loos tension gauge is the only practical option. Accurate, will handle 3/16" and 1/4" EHS and cheap compared to the alternatives. Available from http://championradio.com. Cheers, Steve K7LXC Champi; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00356.html (8,197 bytes)
7. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: n2rd@arrl.net (Rajiv Dewan, N2RD); Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 10:05:18 -0400; Commenting on Loos tension gauge: how to calculate the correct > value, it is another way to do it. The calculations would be harder as the guys are not horizontal. The the biggest issue is: How woul; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00359.html (7,830 bytes)
8. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com); Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 11:18:17 EDT; Yes, there's more than one way to measure guy wire tension. The easiest is the direct method where you use a tension dynamometer or strand or Loos tension meter. The Loos is $59.95 - the other two ar; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00362.html (9,545 bytes)
9. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: Dick Green" <dick.green@valley.net (Dick Green); Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 12:38:04 -0400; I have a Loos PT-2 that I use to measure and adjust the tension of the pull-down cable on my U.S. Tower MA-770MDP. It works well for that. But what about measuring tension on types of cable for which; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00364.html (11,989 bytes)
10. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com); Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 12:59:27 EDT; my It sounds like the snubbers take care of the tension. The reason you can't use the Loos is that the tension is probably too low to be measured plus they don't measure 1/8th inch cables. I found th; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00365.html (8,608 bytes)
11. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: K3AIR@aol.com (K3AIR@aol.com); Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 13:16:30 EDT; On my surplus portable mast, I replaced the 1/8" cable with bigger stuff, as I put a KT34XA on it as a somewhat "permanent" installation. I then used the Loos to tension it. The military method does; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00366.html (9,315 bytes)
12. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: tomwagner@mindspring.com (Tom Wagner); Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 15:53:36 -0400; http://www.loosco.com/naples/tension.htm is the web address of the manufacturer of the tension gauge. At one time (maybe still) they would sell direct. Tom - N1MM used but hi). not of "make the Does; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00367.html (10,669 bytes)
13. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: n4zr@contesting.com (Pete Smith); Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 21:10:35 +0100; cable. Sure, but for ham-sized towers the measurement error in this method is much too large a fraction of the total droop. Loos works best. 73, Pete Smith N4ZR n4zr@contesting.com Sometimes a tower; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00373.html (8,676 bytes)
14. [TowerTalk] tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: K7NV@contesting.com (Kurt Andress); Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 03:20:14 -0700; Hi Dick, I know we've discussed this privately in the past. I think you are pretty close with what you have done. If the pretension doesn't allow any mast movement when you tweak a guy, the thing is; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00401.html (12,279 bytes)
15. [TowerTalk] Tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: crb@nanoteq.com (Chris R. Burger); Date: Thu, 30 Oct 1997 15:57:40 +200; 1. How does one tension a guy cable if there is insufficient travel in the turnbuckle? I have a long-link chain to which I can attach the turnbuckle, so it's merely a matter of putting the shackle th; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00784.html (7,737 bytes)
16. [TowerTalk] Tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: "Dick Green WC1M" <wc1m@msn.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 09:30:51 -0500; Hi. Finally started stacking my 110' Rohn 55 tower. We have 40' up with two sets of temporary guys (AB-577 stainless guys, actually, which work nicely for temps.) The permanent guys are attached to t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00253.html (8,685 bytes)
17. [TowerTalk] Tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: Phil Camera <kb9cry@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 09:03:56 -0600; The best way to do this is to get two more Klein grips (or use Big Grips backwards) and two more come a longs. Then you tension everything to about 80% of final tension all the while using your surve; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00256.html (7,229 bytes)
18. Re: [TowerTalk] Tensioning guys (score: 1): Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 16:59:51 -0500; Well, I'll try again. I posted this about two hours ago but nothing turned up. The local hardware store had a device used to grab cables. It's based on a double cam typ lock. I hooked one of those to; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00268.html (8,615 bytes)

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