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Re: [TowerTalk] US Tower HDX555 Cable Replacement

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] US Tower HDX555 Cable Replacement
From: Dick Blumenstein <rcblumen@centurylink.net>
Reply-to: rcblumen@centurylink.net
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2017 22:42:57 -0500
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PS - I had a manufacturing company that used winches and cables in its products. I would NEVER recommend using those mechanical U clamps. I've seen the wires slip out using 2 clamps. I would recommend always using those compression sleeves.

Dick, K0CAT


Larry Schulman wrote on 3/1/2017 4:48 PM:
Steve:

I am not sure whether the ham trying to replace the cabling on his HDX555
was attempting to install a replacement cable set fabricated by US Tower or
whether he was fabricating them himself.  If he was fabricating a new set
of cables, would you recommend he use compression or would he be safe if he
used mechanical clamps?

Larry-K9IQ

On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:31 PM, K7LXC--- via TowerTalk <
towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:

  Has anyone on the reflector ever replaced the cables on a  HDX555 Tower?
I
have the cabling diagrams from US Tower, but wanted to know  if there are
any
secrets or anything I should know about the actual  changeout?

Howdy --

     It makes a difference whether you have positive  pull-down or not.

     In any case, why are you compelled to replace the  cables? I've worked
on many crank-ups over the years and have only seen one  where the cables
actually needed replacing.

     The 3 reasons why you would replace them are: 1)  damage - kinking or
flattening of the cable; 2) excessive broken strands -  you're allowed up
to
7 before needing replacement; and 3) rust - cancerous rust,  not surface
rust. I'll bet you a nickel that you don't have any of those  conditions.

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH -
Professional tower services for amateurs
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