[TowerTalk] SS cable for crank-up?

[Robert Harmon]

I am surprised they offer SS replacement cables.  I was considering using SS cables when I replaced the cabling on my HDX 589 tower and US Tower
told me SS cables should not be used. 

Bob
K6UJ


> On Oct 15, 2022, at 5:58 PM, Art Greenberg <art at artg.tv> wrote:
> 
> I see Tashjian offers 1/4-inch SS option for replacement cables for my WT-51. Cost is almost 2x standard galvanized, which is also 1/4 inch.
> 
> I'm in Florida and wonder if SS is worth it given high humidity most of the year, and a lot of rain spring and summer. Would SS cables require less maintenance (Pre-Lube periodically)?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
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> Art Greenberg
> WA2LLN
> art at artg.tv
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