[TowerTalk] [Bulk] Re: Phillystran

[Patrick Greenlee]

On 10/22/2015 8:58 PM, Steve Maki wrote:
> And regardless of what typical applications might be, why would anyone 
> knowingly use a termination substantially weaker than the cable itself?
>
> -Steve K8LX 
What if If the working tension was significantly less than the strength 
of the multiple saddle clamp arrangement? (I acknowledge the 
shortcomings of saddle clamp terminations of Phillystran)

The Phillystran in this lashup would be significantly stronger than 
required and would not likely be the most cost effective selection in a 
cost sensitive production environment but... If the user, like myself, 
finds himself with "scraps/leftovers" from guys cut to size then why not 
use the over-sized material and save some money?

I'm not tilting at windmills here just answering Steves question,

...why would anyone knowingly...           Because it works and is cost 
effective.

Patrick        NJ5G