on 11/7/02 8:04 AM, K7LXC@aol.com at K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
> Despite the fact that nobody uses cable clamps anymore, here goes. The
> end of the wire that's bent back is called the 'dead' end since there is no
> tension on it. The side that goes to the tower or anchor is called the 'live'
> end and has the guy tension on it. The saddle goes on the live side since it
> allows the clamp compressive force to be spread over a greater area than the
> U-bolt part thus providing more gripping power to the critical side of the
> connection. Therefore, 'never saddle a dead horse'. Installing a clamp
> backwards reduces its holding power by something like 40%.
>
> Clamps are getting to be like buggy whips so this is almost a historical
> note.
That's not correct. I used them on my new setup since they were
considerably cheaper than big grips. The grips are certainly easier and
quicker.
73,
Jon
NA9D
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Jon Ogden
NA9D (ex: KE9NA)
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