[TowerTalk] HG52-ss cable

[Roger (K8RI)]

On 5/31/2010 2:43 PM, F.R. Ashley wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I will be replacing the cable on my Hygain 52ft crank-up soon, and if I
> remember correctly, isn't stainless steel cable NOT recommended?  Seems like
> galvanized is the correct type.
> Also, does anyone know of a source of cable that allows you to buy small
> amounts?   Google turns up a lot of sources, but I don't need 250 feet of
> it, and that is the shortest amount I've seen offered.
>    

Be it SS or galvanized wire rope, but careful of the ratings. There are 
many alloys used in both with a wide range of strengths of 5X or even 
more. Some alloys are more brittle than others, some stretch more than 
others.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> Thanks,
> Buddy WB4M
>
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