[TowerTalk] Kellums Grip for supporting cables aat tower top

[Lux, Jim]

On 10/7/21 10:59 AM, al.n6ta at gmail.com wrote:
> I know what they are and do not need one for pulling thru conduit.  But I
> would like a clean way to support the 70' of cable going up to the top of my
> DX-70 telescoping tower.
>
> The question is if it is bad form to put more than one cable into the grip.
> I understand that the braid will not fully contact any one cable.  The only
> reason to consider mor than one per grip is that they seem to cost over $30
> each.
>
> Any alternate common method to support cables would be appreciated.  I
> suppose good tape on top section is always an option.  Using one RG217, one
> rotator cable and one 24 conductor for DB36 control.

A rope wrapped around the cable and itself for a lot of turns (like how 
you do steps on a rope ladder, or a hangman's noose, it has a name, but 
I can't remember it). Sort of like a prussik knot.  Choose a rope that 
will tolerate the environment. It relies on the friction at multiple 
points.  I found one example:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gripping_sailor%27s_hitch

Also an Icicle hitch looks similar.


Ah, here it is, a pipe hitch.



>
> Thanks.
>
> Al
>
> N6TA
>
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