In a message dated 99-09-20 22:53:45 EDT, frosty@kc1.net writes:
> My question is on using aircraft cable leaders on both ends of a
> non-conductive guy, like Phillystran or Kevlar.
ARRRH - whoa there, Pilgrim. 'Aircraft cable' has no business being
used in a tower installation. I've never seen a manufacturer spec it.
You only need EHS leaders on the anchor end to prevent possible damage
by vandals and fire.
Phillystran is Kevlar.
> How long should they be?
Long enough to get them out of reach. 12-15 feet will work.
> What size of steel cable should be used for the leader?
What does your tower manufacturer say? It's probably either 3/16" EHS
or 1/4" EHS.
> How do you connect the ends? thimble to thimble? mounting plate to clevis
with
> thimble?
Thimble to thimble. The steel terminates at the turnbuckle.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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