[TowerTalk] Supporting Long Hardline Runs

[Scott Bullock]

>I would venture a guess that hardline will migrate when suspended
>only a couple of times at 150'. Maybe ham towers that replace the
>equipment every few years would not show the migration, but
>I have to believe over a long period, the weight of the coax on the
>one or two support points would be hard on the cable.

I don't think I have ever seen just hoisting grips used to support a cable
on a tower, in this area it's either UV tyraps, band-its, wire ties, or
hanger kits. The recommended cable spacing is 3' per hanger.

> By the way Steve, I don't have the catalog here at home - but
>the coax hanger kits are about 25 Bucks for a package.
>and each package has many in it!
>I'll have to check the catalog tomorrow and get back with you
>with a price. But certainly not 25 bucks each. I use them
>by the hundreds.

FWIW, I use the Cablewave one's and they are $17.10 for a package of 10
through Tessco.

> Again -  transmission line is not well protected if supported 
>every 50' or so. Too much stress on the cable. I'd rather use
>tye-wraps and you know how little I think of that approach.
>73  de KL7HF
>

Best way is to use the hanger kits, although it's also the most expensive,
it will increase the longevity of the cable due to flexing/ice buildup/etc.

my .02 cents
Scott
KA1CLX

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