[TowerTalk] Re: Kellum Grips

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-08-05 00:13:03 EDT, k1vr@juno.com (Fred Hopengarten)
writes:

>   One prominent local professional tower erector uses 14 inch pieces
>  of #14 THHN black insulated solid copper wire.  He just uses them as
>  "twisties."  The THHN is relatively impervious to exposure to the sun. 
>  There is no sharp edge, and the insulation over the copper wire bites
>  into the insulation  on the hardline, but, if done with the right touch,
>  won't deform the coax.  And you can't beat the price.
>  
     This is an okay way to ATTACH cable to a tower. If you buy hardline from
Motorola, that's what they give you for hangers.

    You still need the grip for hoisting and hanging. THEN use the THHN for
attaching. There really isn't any weight on it if done properly. 

73,  Steve   K7LXC

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