I totally agree. I just don't think it makes sense to run any kind of
antenna wire through a pulley. In order for anything braided to be
flexible, its strands have to rub across each other to make a bend.
Which does that better, with less friction (stress) and less wear ...
oxidized copper or nylon/dacron/etc?
By the way, I think W3LPL already published some advice on rope and
pulley selection. I think it might be on his website but I'm not sure
off the top of my head, although I don't remember anything about
specific part numbers and sources.
Here's another source for pulleys and ropes, though ... actually almost
any kind of rigging gear. Pricey stuff, but tough to beat for quality.
http://www.rescuetech1.com/
73,
Dave AB7E
On 9/22/2010 10:42 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>
> Rather, I run ROPES through pulleys, trying to use rope and pulleys that
> are mechanically suited to each other and to the environment. What I
> would GREATLY appreciate is for guys like Frank, who have detailed
> knowledge of pulleys and ropes to write up some specific advice on the
> subject, including part numbers and sources of both pulleys and ropes.
>
>
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