[TowerTalk] MA-550 advice...

Richard Karlquist richard at karlquist.com
Tue Aug 19 20:10:29 EDT 2003


>     I guess my question is why you think you need to replace the 
> cables? If 
> you have more than 6 broken strands, deep rust, or obvious damage 
> then I would 
> consider it. In the absence of those three conditions, I'd leave 
> them alone.

The part of the cable I can see looks perfect.  However, they
are 20 years old and I never lubed them (didn't know any better).
Is there a chance the cable is rusted in an area that is not visible?
Perhaps I need to take the sections apart and inspect the cable?  Perhaps
not.

Rick N6RK


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