[TowerTalk] Which type of cable for a crank-up tower?

[K7LXC at aol.com]

>  I asked that question of the British crankup  manufacturers, but they 
only use stainless steel for locations like harbor  walls that are 
directly exposed to the sea. For all other locations  (including "salty 
air environments" like this QTH) they recommend galvanized  steel with 
heavy waterproof grease.
 
    What I've learned is that you don't want to use a  heavy grease because 
it traps water and contaminants and will cause the cable to  rust from the 
inside out. Also the grease will attract particulates and the  grease will 
turn out to be somewhat abrasive. 
 
Cheers,
Steve     K7LXC
TOWER TECH