[TowerTalk] Re: Experience with preforms

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 08/02/2000 6:48:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
kladams@ppco.com writes:

> Steve,
>       Normally I would just sit on the sidelines and observe/learn from the
>  topics
>  on towertalk, but this issue came about with uncanny timing and I thought I
>  would share my recent experience with you.
>       14 years ago I installed a 50 foot Rohn 25 tower for a friend with a
>  cushcraft
>  A4 tribander.   We installed 2 sets of guys and used this "new" stuff
>  called guy grips.
>  This past weekend I took that installation down for him as he is moving.
>  Nothing had
>  been touched in 14 years !!!    All of the guy grips were still PERFECT
>  !!!!   Even the
>  Rohn 25 was in good shape with the exception of the bottom section where
>  shrubs
>  had encased it (yes, completely engulfed!).   The traps on the A4 need some
>  TLC.
>       I've used guy grips myself ever since that first installation, and now
>  I'm absolutely convinced.
>  
>  73, K5KA in Oklahoma
>  
>  Regards, Ken
>  
>  120 POB       Bartlesville Operations
>  Office: (918) 661-0320       FAX: (918) 661-4859        Email:
>  kladams@ppco.com

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