[TowerTalk] Rotating tower guying question

[Andre VanWyk via TowerTalk]

Thanks to all who responded. 

I think I will run Phillystran from the tower out to a point where I pass the lowest yagi and transition to EHS from there, plus ground the EHS portion. 

73's
NJ0F

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> On May 3, 2015, at 6:07 PM, Andre VanWyk <kr5dx at yahoo.com> 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
> 
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