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1. [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Gary Johnson <gwj@wb9jps.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2021 15:36:51 -0700; Besides DXE, I havent found any other suppliers for Phillystran. Texas Towers doesnt list it anymore either. Thought it would be nice to shop around before buying a mile of it. Any hints? Gary NA6O g; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00096.html (6,702 bytes)
2. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Jon Zaimes via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:16:26 +0000 (UTC); Similar material is used in marine industry, but like everything else for a boat it is likely pricier than DXE. 73/Jon AA1K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS Besides DXE, I havent found any other; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00107.html (7,607 bytes)
3. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Mpridesti via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:59:28 -0400; While on a contest DXpedition to D4C, I saw that station was using what looked to be philly but was actually material used to hold very long covers used in farming (like supporting cheese cloth over; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00108.html (9,011 bytes)
4. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Keith Dutson <kdutson@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:51:42 +0000 (UTC); Anyone know if used Phillystran is still good. Years ago I bought some tower sections from a ham who took down several Rohn 55G towers. The fellow handling the sale had a big pile of guy lines used; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00109.html (9,907 bytes)
5. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Mpridesti via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:47:16 -0400; Would think if the cable has no visible damage or splits, should be good. I am currently using the same stuff that was previously on another installation for over 20 years - looks very good. Regards,; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00111.html (11,413 bytes)
6. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Mpridesti via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:13:57 -0400; Test Regards, Mark, K1RX _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/ma; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00112.html (11,926 bytes)
7. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Dave Thompson <thompson@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:33:47 +0000; I bought several pieces of phillystran 6700 strength from someone on EBAY. 72 foot with connector loops on each end. Wish I could find a couple more. 73 Dave K4JRB ___________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00113.html (7,476 bytes)
8. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:13:57 -0700; Not much hurts the Kevlar core other than UV, crushing, and very sharp bends. There is "original" Phillystran that can't be terminated with grips as the cover does not adhere to the core. I used 25K#; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00114.html (11,765 bytes)
9. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:57:32 -0400; I recall back maybe 20 years ago that PVRC members put together a group buy of fiberglas guy rod from the manufacturer. Instead of risking used Phillystran, or paying $2.05 a foot from DXEngineering; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00115.html (13,443 bytes)
10. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: <john@kk9a.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:13:50 -0400; I have been using the same Phillystan for decades. Mine was purchased new so I know exactly what model it is and what terminations are acceptable. It seems to tolerate UV very well. John KK9A Keith D; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00116.html (8,535 bytes)
11. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: <john@kk9a.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:13:58 -0400; I have read posts of this material breaking on the rolls. John KK9A I recall back maybe 20 years ago that PVRC members put together a group buy of fiberglas guy rod from the manufacturer. Instead of; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00117.html (8,163 bytes)
12. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Keith Dutson <kdutson@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:30:41 +0000 (UTC); Everybody I know who went with polyrod ended up replacing with Phillystran. My 150 foot Rohn 45G was installed in 1999 with 6700 Phillystran at four points. I expect it to last at least another 20 y; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00120.html (9,541 bytes)
13. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:43:02 -0400; I was not suggesting that he use fiberglass rod instead, because I'm well aware of the problems people had with spontaneous deterioration. My only point was to suggest he explore the possibility of; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00125.html (9,812 bytes)
14. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: "Tim Duffy" <k3lr@k3lr.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:15:10 -0400; There are no shaky Phillystran terminations - what??? I have lots of experience with the Polygon rod - it is bad news - I had a fiberglass rod break. DXE supplies Phillystran - it can last lots of ye; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00127.html (11,205 bytes)
15. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: DALE LONG <dale.long@prodigy.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2021 03:50:48 +0000 (UTC); Polygon rod badly frayed in Haiti - not sure if this link will work. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mupQkxToWop2amj9A I would never suggest polygon rod for any tower guying. Dale - N3BNA I have lots of ex; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00128.html (11,798 bytes)
16. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2021 09:27:59 -0400; For the last time, I was not advocating Polygon rod. Of course, it is possible to incorrectly apply big-grips to Phillystran, and if you're building a couple of 160-foot towers it makes sense to spen; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00131.html (11,550 bytes)
17. Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers (score: 1): Author: Gary Johnson <gwj@wb9jps.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:30:07 -0700; Just to close the topic, I got written confirmation from Phillystran that DXE is the sole US distributor for their guy cable products. I have no problem with DXE! Just shopping around Gary NA6O _____; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-09/msg00136.html (8,012 bytes)

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