[TowerTalk] Telex Hy-Gain HG70HD recabling

[n5xz at earthlink.net]

I have an HG70HD tower that has been in service for 15 years. When I bought
it used, it was probably at least that old already if not much older. I
found one of the cables in the tower has frayed, so down it stays until I
can get it recabled.

Has anyone recabled an HG70HD? Can you give me some information and tips
please?

I found the following information in the manual. I am hoping someone can
confirm these dimensions:

Item 4 p/n 690346: CABLE 1/4" x 59-1/2

Item 5 p/n 690198: CABLE 1/4" x 20-1/2

Item 6 p/n 690197: CABLE 3/16 x 20-1/2

I called MFJ. "Tom" told me the cables are: 1/4" 4200 lbs breaking strength;
3/16" 7000 lbs breaking strength.

Now I need to find a shop that can build the cables or find someone who may
have these parts. Any suggestions or recommendations? I live SW of Houston,
Texas. I am also attaching all the information I have on hand so far.

 

 

Allen R. Brier N5XZ

1515 Windloch Lane

Richmond, TX 77406

713-705-4801