[TowerTalk] Crank-UP Tower Cables.

[Ted Leaf]

Hi guys,

If the most common reason for crank-up tower failure is due to rusted 
cables, why is it that the most popular manufacturer (U.S. Towers) doesn't 
offer the option of stainless steel cables?

I understand that SS cable has about 10% less breaking strength than 
galvanized, but using a slightly larger cable would compensate.

I would think that many hams would be glad to pay the additional cost.

Please post your replies directly to TowerTalk and not to me--I will see 
them there.

Thanks.

73, Aloha
Ted Leaf, K6HI
Kona, Hawaii
<tleaf@hotmail.com>

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