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Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers
From: Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:43:02 -0400
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I was not suggesting that he use fiberglass rod instead, because I'm well aware of the problems people had with spontaneous deterioration.  My only point was to suggest he explore the possibility of a bulk buy of Phillystran, as a way of bringing down the cost without resorting to used material with perhaps shaky terminations.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 9/10/2021 6:13 PM, john@kk9a.com wrote:
I have read posts of this material breaking on the rolls.

John KK9A

Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:

I recall back maybe 20 years ago that PVRC members put together a group
buy of fiberglas guy rod from the manufacturer.  Instead of risking used
Phillystran, or paying $2.05 a foot from DXEngineering, for such a
major project you might get together with others and explore doing a
bulk purchase from the manufacturer.  The stuff might be available in
1000-foot rolls for a considerably more reasonable price.

73, Pete N4ZR
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