[TowerTalk] Re: Kellum Grips

[Martin Gary]

Del Seay,
That sounds interesting... Where can I find some of this Tower-Tape?
Looks like that is the way to go.
And your right, my Dad always told me to do a job right or not do it at
all. 
Thanks,
Martin - N3HRT






Del Seay wrote:
> 
> Hi Martin:   You've hit on the key phrase here.
> When you say "Professional", you're talking about a man doing this
> on a job for money. Not at his own home. We all do things differently
> on our own towers, and other ham's towers. But - that is not doing it
> professionally. Personally, on my own tower, I prefer using "Tower-Tape"
> which is a uv resistant, filament tape. It makes a nice clean
> installation and has none of the discussed problems, and costs very
> little.
> 
> But - when I contract to do a job, the finished product is functional,
> safe and looks good. It's the only thing a man has to sell. Anyone
> can do a sloppy job!
> 73  de KL7HF
> 
> 
> Martin Gary wrote:
> >
> > You are right... a lot a professionals use hangers, but having done that
> > kind of thing myself, I always recommend using #14 copper wire. If it is
> > intalled right, it doesn't have sharp edges and it lasts forever. Its a
> > lot cheaper than hangers!! And besides, how many of us Hams have that
> > kind of money to spend on hangers??
> > Of course, you should use hangers on flexable wave guide....
> > 73, de Martin - N3HRT

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