[TowerTalk] Preform dead ends - why and how?

[K8RI on TT]

On 8/29/2011 8:11 AM, Mike wrote:
> Put the U shaped end around the tower leg, or over the pin of an attachment fixture,
> or through the eye of the ground anchor or turnbuckle and  wind the two legs in a
> spiral pattern onto the end of the guy wire.
>
> Very secure, very easy to install, nothing to rust or loosen over the years. You can
> also put one on the guy several feet from the ground end and use a com-along between
> it and the anchor to tension the guy so you don't take up all your turnbuckle.
>
> Take a look here http://www.preformed.com/preformed/files/ps/PLP_CommCatSec20-2010t.pdf
>
> I'd suggest that you find a ham or two in your area to Elmer your installation.

Amen!  The first few can be really awkward, but after that they are 
fairly easy to install and are not a weak point like cable clamps.  When 
used with Phillystran the cable should be under tension when the "Big 
Grips" are installed.

73

Roger (K8RI)
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