[TowerTalk] Phillystran Cable Question

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

The current SteppIR manual still shows a Phillystran truss and 4 cable clamps to secure it around the thimbles. My 4L from 2004 shows no sign of deterioration. Or I don't know what to look for.

73, Mike NF4L
 
On Feb 26, 2014, at 10:38 AM, K7LXC at aol.com wrote:

> 
>> I'm going to be using Phillystran Cable .22 size and am  not able to use 
> the "Big Grip" on a couple of the ends & was wondering  if a standard 
> "guy wire clamp" can be used and what is the recommended  configuration? 
> It appears that DX Engr. recommends that guy wire clamps only  be used on 
> .17 and smaller.
> 
>    Yes, only on the smaller sizes since there's no Big  Grip for them. The 
> factory does not recommend using cable clamps since over time  the aramid 
> fibers will cold flow and reduce the strength of the Phillystran. 
> 
>    What's the reason why you can't use the Big Grips  "on a couple of 
> ends"?
> 
> Cheers,
> Steve     K7LXC
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