Good morning.
Another possible solution is to use Alum-O-Weld wire. We use #12, which has a
tensile strength of 1100 pounds. Have had very few brak over the years.
Actually, I think they were all at one site, which turned out to be over
tightening of the installation bolts. Anyhow, Alum-O-Weld comes in much larger
sizes, as well as stranded.
One more solution is to install a non-conductive element guy to reduce the
strain on the loading wires. One might also be able then to use tubing for the
linear loading.
Have a great day & 73,
Tom Schiller, N6BT
President, Force 12, Inc.
Amateur Antennas, Commercial Towers & Antennas
P.O. Box 1349 Paso Robles, CA 93447
Phone: 805.227.1680 FAX 805.227.1684
Web Site: http://www.QTH.com/force12
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