Would think if the cable has no visible damage or splits, should be good.
I am currently using the same stuff that was previously on another installation
for over 20 years - looks very good.
Regards,
Mark, K1RX
> On Sep 10, 2021, at 7:17 AM, Keith Dutson <kdutson@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>
> Anyone know if used Phillystran is still good.
> Years ago I bought some tower sections from a ham who took down several Rohn
> 55G towers. The fellow handling the sale had a big pile of guy lines used
> for the towers. The pile was all 6700 pound Phillystran, just as they were
> installed, with thimbles and short Rohn EHS guys attached to each end. I
> bought the whole pile for a good price. I am thinking of using them to put
> up a couple of 160 foot towers. On Friday, September 10, 2021, 04:59:49 AM
> CDT, Mpridesti via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
>
> While on a contest DXpedition to D4C, I saw that station was using what
> looked to be philly but was actually material used to hold very long covers
> used in farming (like supporting cheese cloth over large fields in growing
> tobacco in CT). Amazingly strong and D4C with all their trade winds, holds
> towers without issue. Recall it was nearly a 1/2 inch OD.
>
> Perhaps research in the agricultural areas?
> May have come from Italy. Was told it was very inexpensive.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark, K1RX
>
>
>> On Sep 10, 2021, at 5:16 AM, Jon Zaimes via TowerTalk
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>> Similar material is used in marine industry, but like everything else for a
>> boat it is likely pricier than DXE.
>> 73/Jon AA1K
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>> On Thursday, September 9, 2021, 6:37 PM, Gary Johnson <gwj@wb9jps.com> wrote:
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>> Besides DXE, I haven’t found any other suppliers for Phillystran. Texas
>> Towers doesn’t list it anymore either. Thought it would be nice to shop
>> around before buying a mile of it. Any hints?
>>
>> Gary NA6O
>> gwj@wb9jps.com
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