In a message dated 99-10-12 20:09:12 EDT, wehlgc@bellatlantic.net writes:
> I am in process of putting up a ma-770 tower. I also asked USTower about
> lubricating the cables and they said don't. They had several reasons for
> this advice. The ones I remember are: (1) most lubricants tended to collect
> debris, twigs, dirt, etc which interfere with the cable path, (2) they had
> heard anecdotal reports from users that penetrating lubricants, that would
> not collect debris, seemed to hasten rusting, but they did not have
evidence
> on this themselves either way, and (3) in their experience they had never
> had any trouble not lubricating the cables over several years of use. I
> don't remember them mentioning what the cable manufacturer recommended.
>
Ignorance is bliss, eh?
That's correct - you don't want to use a lubricant that attracts dirt
and debris. Anecdotal experience including their own isn't worth anything.
These folks should try TowerTalk.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Tower Tech
Champion Radio Products
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