Loos Tension Guage Calibration

Walt Kornienko k2wk@crystal.palace.net
Sun, 22 Sep 1996 01:05:06 -0400 (EDT)


Hey all.

I just started tensioning guy wires using a Loos Tension
Guage. I'm using 1/4" EHS, 6500# breaking strength.  
Rohn specifies that the tension be set to 10% of the 
breaking strength, which in my case is 650#.  
The problem is that the Loos Guage calibration scale 
for 1/4" cable starts at over 700#.  Has anyone developed 
an interpolated, or any other type of, calibration chart 
for 1/4" cable which can be used below 700#?

Thanx for taking the time to read this.  73 de Walt - K2WK

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