In a message dated 98-01-10 09:22:13 EST, wa9eka@worldnet.att.net writes:
> Maybe US Tower is experiencing complaints of cable failures in the above 3
> years old average range, thus they're recommendation.
The "factory recommendation" is primarily due to liability and insurance
considerations - not a plethora mechanical failures. It's what we call a
"weasel clause" - in case of a problem, they can weasel out of it. "You say
your cable broke? Did you change the cables and pulleys every three years like
we say? No? SORRY - it's not our problem."
This is my opinion and not based on discussions with cable manufacturers
regarding cable service life.
73, Steve K7LXC
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