The current SteppIR manual still shows a Phillystran truss and 4 cable clamps
to secure it around the thimbles. My 4L from 2004 shows no sign of
deterioration. Or I don't know what to look for.
73, Mike NF4L
On Feb 26, 2014, at 10:38 AM, K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
>
>> I'm going to be using Phillystran Cable .22 size and am not able to use
> the "Big Grip" on a couple of the ends & was wondering if a standard
> "guy wire clamp" can be used and what is the recommended configuration?
> It appears that DX Engr. recommends that guy wire clamps only be used on
> .17 and smaller.
>
> Yes, only on the smaller sizes since there's no Big Grip for them. The
> factory does not recommend using cable clamps since over time the aramid
> fibers will cold flow and reduce the strength of the Phillystran.
>
> What's the reason why you can't use the Big Grips "on a couple of
> ends"?
>
> Cheers,
> Steve K7LXC
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