Andrew makes hoisting/hanging grips for LDF5 and LDF4. I found the LDF5
grips on ebay for a reasonable price.
Andrew also makes grounding kits for LDF5 and LDF4. I found them on ebay at
reasonable price as well.
Why not use the tools designed for the job?
73, Dick WC1M
> -----Original Message-----
> From: richard allen [mailto:rca@rcallen.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:51 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] hanging Heliax
>
> I am about to install two runs of 7/8 Heliax (LDF5) and three of 1/2
> Heliax (LDF4) going up a 55 foot tower.
>
> Can I use hose clamps to secure the cable?
>
> Can I use lots of heavy plastic tie wraps (1/2" wide)?
>
> Can I use the hose clamps around the connector for grounding at the
> top or do I need to use the Andrews grounding kits?
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Richard W5SXD
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