John,
Suggest u consider using a shackle to adapt the larger thimble to your existing
brackets. I agree that your 2100 Phillystran is a more appropriate choice than
1200.
Good luck with your project!
73
Frank
W3LPL
---- Original message ----
>Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 14:31:27 -0400 (EDT)
>From: "John Fleming" <john@wa9als.com>
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Philly HPTG 2100 (450 ft)
>To: TexasRF@aol.com
>Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
>
>On Fri, August 3, 2007 1:09 pm, TexasRF@aol.com said:
>>
>> John, I would not even think about guying a tower with 1200 pound guy
>> material. In my opinion the material you have is exactly what is
>> needed for that
>> job.
>
>I apologize for starting this thread while I'm at work - I'll get back
>with you guys this evening and tomorrow!
>
>I have a 70-ft aluminum Glen Martin tower with a C31XR on top. It's
>been up since 1999 without incident until 2 guys broke due to my
>taping the ends (!). Although the 1200 is light-weight, it's as good
>as the original equipment and the whole thing could outlast me. Any
>ideas on attaching the heavier material to the tower? The thimble
>won't fit the original brackets.
>
>John, WA9ALS
>
>
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