[TowerTalk] Crank-Up Tower Stranded Lifting Cable (Opinion Please)

[Joe Giacobello]

Tom, stainless cable will obviously be more corrosion resistant and is a 
good choice for that reason alone.  On the other hand, I always that 
thought galvanized aircraft cable, available at most hardware stores, 
was suitable for crank-up tower applications.  It just won't last as 
long as stainless, but usually 10 years and longer.

73, Joe

Tom LeClerc W1TJL wrote:

>Hello all...  
>
>I have an old Texas Towers like (may be a wilson but not sure) crank-up, crank
>over and it is time to replace the lifting cables...  Does anyone have any
>suggestion or opinions as to what to use??  I have read that stainless braided
>cable is available as well as the stranded galvanized.  The current cable
>appears to be 1/4 inch for both the lift and the lay-down.
>
>Due to the discussions on this list I just purchased and am awaiting the
>delivery of two gear winches so I might as well replace the cable now too... 
>It is getting a little worn...
>
>Thanks in advance for any and all help, comments and opinions.
>
>Tom W1TJL
>
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