[TowerTalk] Wire Clamp

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

Here's the feed point of my Fan Dipole. Note split copper bolts either 
side of the plastic block.
http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/AntennaFeed2.htm That block of 
Lexan is under about 200# of tension.

73

Roger ((K8RI)

On 6/16/2016 Thursday 3:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> 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
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Roger (K8RI)


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