[TowerTalk] Using Preformed grips

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/24/2007 12:29:40 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>        Just use a 502/504  insulator and a couple of Biggrips to join the 
Phillystran and steel guy  cables.  No need to try to cobble something  
together.


         One important caveat.  Preformed grips come with two sets of 
crossover marks. The set nearest the  termination loop is for normal applications to 
the guy wire. The second set that  is farther away from the termination loop 
is used when using the grip thru an  insulator - e.g. 502, etc. This gives the 
grip a shallower crossover angle.  Using the first set of marks thru an 
insulator puts some funny stresses on the  grip.
 
Cheers,
Steve      K7LXC
TOWER TECH -
Professional tower services for hams
Cell: 206-890-4188



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