At 05:03 AM 3/20/2007, sabrams@nycap.rr.com wrote:
>Can't you do the same thing with some soft rope and a couple of clove
>hitches, and save $17? Saul K2XA
Sure. but the rope will rot, and it's hard to control the forces the
rope puts on the cable, which will change with temperature, humidity,
and age. The Kellems style grips grab all the way around the cable
putting an even compression force, and have consistent and
predictable mechanical properties.
It comes down to a tradeoff.. you get what you pay for.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Alan NV8A" <nv8a@att.net>
>To: "Dr M J DiGirolamo" <DrD@2020.com>
>Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 7:52 AM
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Coax Support Sleeve
>
>
> > On 03/20/07 07:31 am Dr M J DiGirolamo wrote:
> >
> >> From the top of my 72' tower I will have some 10 coax lines coursing
> >> downward
> >> from antennas. I remember a discussion about a type of coax sleeve or
> >> holder
> >> that works on the Chinese-Finger design. The sleeve is supported in the
> >> top
> >> coax extension arm and the weight of the coax holds and suspends it in
> >> position
> >> without overly compressing the cable. I even recall that someone said it
> >> was
> >> available in a stainless steel mesh from McMaster-Carr??
> >>
> >> Well, I've done all types of searches and cannot seem to find
> >> reference to
> >> the information. Can someone help this old guy out here?
> >
> >
> > The originals are called Kellem Grips or simply Kellems, but there are
> > various clones around.
> >
> > I have found them at Crescent Electric (not in every US state, but
> > locations all over the place), also at Kendall Electric, which is in MI
> > and IN only. I am assuming that any electrical wholesaler will have them
> > or will be able to order them, but you are unlikely to find them at
> > Lowe's or Home Despot.
> >
> > The Wireman stocks some sizes:
> >
> > http://thewireman.com/cablegrips.html
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Alan NV8A
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