[TowerTalk] US Tower HDX555 Cable Replacement

[K7LXC at aol.com]

>  Has anyone on the reflector ever replaced the cables on a  HDX555 Tower? 
I
have the cabling diagrams from US Tower, but wanted to know  if there are 
any
secrets or anything I should know about the actual  changeout?
 
Howdy --
 
    It makes a difference whether you have positive  pull-down or not. 
 
    In any case, why are you compelled to replace the  cables? I've worked 
on many crank-ups over the years and have only seen one  where the cables 
actually needed replacing.
 
    The 3 reasons why you would replace them are: 1)  damage - kinking or 
flattening of the cable; 2) excessive broken strands -  you're allowed up to 
7 before needing replacement; and 3) rust - cancerous rust,  not surface 
rust. I'll bet you a nickel that you don't have any of those  conditions. 
 
Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH -
Professional tower services for amateurs