[TowerTalk] 3/8" EHS Philystran equivalent?

K7LXC@aol.com K7LXC@aol.com
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 09:58:32 EDT


In a message dated 99-07-21 09:49:27 EDT, you write:

> Anybody know the philystran equivalent for 3/8"
>  EHS guy materials specified for numerous rohn 25
>  installations.

      3/8" EHS? Never heard of it - especially for 25G. The spec is for 3/16" 
EHS. The Phillystran equivalent is HPTG4000 (they're both 4000 pound breaking 
strength).       HPTG6700 = 1/4" EHS is the other most common ham tower size 
(6700# breaking strength).
>  
>  I see philystran comes in 1200,2100, 4000 and up
>  sizes.  Cost skyrockets as you go to higher rated
>  stuff.

        That's right.

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC

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