[TowerTalk] Hoisting Cable

[Edward Soriano, M.D., DU1OZ, KB3CNO]

HI!

I just erected my two segment fabricated crank up tower. The winch is
lifting the more or less 220 lb second segment ( including rotator and
antenna ). I used a 1/4 inch steel cable to lift the second segment. Is
this thick enough? Does anyone know the lifting weight capacity of a 1/4
inch gauge steel cable? Unfortunately no specs were available from the
wire vendor.

Thanks!

73 de Ed

Edward Soriano, M.D., DU1OZ, KB3CNO
Philippines

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