[TowerTalk] Wire Clamp

[Jim Brown]

On Thu,6/16/2016 11:14 AM, AA6DX - Mark wrote:
> Just wondering .. anybody tried these on aerials?

I use a lot of copper split-bolt connectors on wire antennas for both 
electrical and mechanical connections. I used to buy in boxes from 
McMaster-Carr, which provided a nice quantity price break. I see that 
they no longer appear to have quantity price breaks, so they're a lot 
more expensive.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#electrical-wire-splices/=12vr4q0

I typically loop the wire through an egg or thimble, then clamp it 
twice. When I don't need an electrical connection, I sometimes use 
U-clamps.

I wouldn't use split-bolts on structural guys.

73, Jim K9YC