[TowerTalk] US Tower motor belt

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/7/2009 2:02:08 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>  In the process of lubing, however, I found a spot in the  cable where 
two of
the smallest threads were broken. There was no  unraveling or other 
breakage.
Interestingly, this was not in a section of  the cable that had the light
coat of rust. Other than those two small  breaks, the rest of that area of
the cable looks fine. 
 
    You're allowed a total of six broken strands  (out of 7 x 19) and still 
be within spec.
 
>  Nevertheless, this, and the rust lower down, are  a
definite indication that the cable needs to be replaced, which I will do  in
good time 



        I wouldn't bother. Unless  there is serious rust (yours isn't), 
real damage (which I doubt yours doesn't  have) or the aforementioned 7 or more 
broken strands, you're fine. 
 
Cheers,
Steve   K7LXC
TOWER TECH 
 
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