[TowerTalk] polyrod

[Steve Maki]

Actually, it's available in a number of sizes, and 5/16" is
popular for guying ham towers (although 3/8" is more common).

Strength-wise 3/8" rod is halfway between 5/16" EHS (11,000 lbs)
and 3/8" EHS (15,000 lbs).

-- 
Steve K8LX

Phil Camera wrote:
> If I may give a few minor corrections, the Polygon (that's what I've
> always have known it by) is actually 3/8 and has a tensile strength
> of 13,100# which is like 5/16 EHS.  It's super strong stuff, UV
> resistant, and one purchases specially made guy grip ends from
> Preformed Line Products to attach the ends.  Polygon (also the
> company's name) will one make a minimum 5000 ft run but will break up
> the run and ship individual lengths around the country (so y'all
> don't have to pick it up nor be in the same local).  I highly
> recommend it and yes, material-wise two years ago it cost about
> $0.38/ft plus the shipping.  It'll be shipped in bundled 8 ft
> diameter coils.  You merely uncoil is and use a hack saw to cut it.
> Since it can be damaged, similar to Phillystran, the lower 15 ft or
> so of each guy should be EHS for physical protection.  I'm guying a
> 120 ft tower and have had no problems; it's great stuff.  Phil
> KB9CRY