[TowerTalk] Preforms

[Dick Green WC1M]

Preforms are an industry-standard product that doesn't loosen up over time
if correctly sized and installed. You must have had the wrong size,
defective grips, or they weren't installed correctly. I've got a friend with
preforms on his tower and they haven't loosened up in 20 years. Mine show no
sign of loosening up, either. Personally, I think grips are far superior to
cable clamps, which can deform the cable, can be installed incorrectly and
the screws can loosen up over time.

73, Dick WC1M

-----Original Message-----
From: Gregg Seidl [mailto:k9kl at centurytel.net] 
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 10:44 AM
To: TowerTalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Preforms

I personally don't like the preforms. I have tried some and I feel they do
loosen up after time. I took them all off and now only use cable clamps.
Cable clamps are cheaper and can be reused or retightend.  Just my opinion.

Gregg K9KL