[TowerTalk] Rotating tower guying question

[Steve Maki]

I've got my 190' R80G tower guyed with Philly, and I've been assuming 
that this system will outlast me. What did I miss? Now I'm I'm a-scared.

As far as cost - did you figure in your labor cost on breaking up the 
EHS? Just wondering...

-Steve K8LX

On 5/3/2015 7:07 PM, Andre VanWyk via TowerTalk wrote:

> I am about to start construction on my new 165ft Rohn 55G rotating
> tower. My anchors are 180ft out from the base.
>
> My question is: Just how much is using Phillystrand cable buying me
> versus using EHS cable broken up with insulators?
>
> I don't want to cut corners on this installation but the cost on the
> EHS is far lower than Philly and I am sure the lifespan is much
> longer too.
>
> How about using Philly for 50% out from the tower bearings and then
> EHS for the remaining 50% down towards the anchors?
>
> Any comments / thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> 73's NJ0F