I ordered replacement cables for my Hygain tower from McMaster-Carr. The
installation was done by an expert (Thanks, Hector!)
Good luck.
Ed NI6S
> On 19 Oct 2021, at 3:34 PM, n5xz@earthlink.net wrote:
>
> I have an HG70HD tower that has been in service for 15 years. When I bought
> it used, it was probably at least that old already if not much older. I
> found one of the cables in the tower has frayed, so down it stays until I
> can get it recabled.
>
> Has anyone recabled an HG70HD? Can you give me some information and tips
> please?
>
> I found the following information in the manual. I am hoping someone can
> confirm these dimensions:
>
> Item 4 p/n 690346: CABLE 1/4" x 59-1/2
>
> Item 5 p/n 690198: CABLE 1/4" x 20-1/2
>
> Item 6 p/n 690197: CABLE 3/16 x 20-1/2
>
> I called MFJ. "Tom" told me the cables are: 1/4" 4200 lbs breaking strength;
> 3/16" 7000 lbs breaking strength.
>
> Now I need to find a shop that can build the cables or find someone who may
> have these parts. Any suggestions or recommendations? I live SW of Houston,
> Texas. I am also attaching all the information I have on hand so far.
>
>
>
>
>
> Allen R. Brier N5XZ
>
> 1515 Windloch Lane
>
> Richmond, TX 77406
>
> 713-705-4801
>
>
>
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