[TowerTalk] guy wire question

[John K5XA]

I used the 8' yellow guy guards that the utility companies put at the bottom
of their wire guy wires. I was able to purchase them from a local telco for
less than $6 each. They are already slit, and have an interior apparatus
that secures them to the guy wire. They're pretty simple to install.

I installed two on each bottom set of guys near the very bottom of the wire,
leaving some space in between to accommodate a tension gauge.

They are very noticeable, and I no longer worry about running into my guy
wires when I'm out mowing.

73,
K5XA

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> Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 7:49 AM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] guy wire question
> 
> I am looking for the safety  covers you see  on utility pole guy wires. Or
> something similar. I need to be able to see the  wire near the ground this
> summer as I mow. I don't know the exact word or name  they are called nor
> a source.
> I have some older flexible cable covers [apx  3/4''] with a slit to slip
> over
> wires to protect them. I assume this could work  too. I  need to know the
> name so I know what to ask or search  for.
> 
> K9IL
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