That's correct Mike.
Steve K8LX
Mike wrote:
> Thanks Steve -
> That works. The tension is displayed as a decimal fraction. .37 would be
> 370 lbs., right?
>
> Mike NF4L
>
> Steve Maki wrote:
>> ****file attached****
>>
>> Mike,
>>
>> I attached the version I have that works with Excel 2000. Give it a try.
>>
>> Anchor radius is the distance between the anchor and the tower. If you
>> have only one set of anchors (IOW three all together), put the radius
>> (let's say 60) in any of the radius fields - let's say you use "inner".
>>
>> Put the target temperature in the Average Temperature cell.
>>
>> Then in the Guy Wire Info section put Guy Wire Level (height), and use
>> the drop down lists for Anchor and guy size.
>>
>> That should do it...
>>
>> Steve K8LX
>>
>> Mike wrote:
>>> Thanks Steve - Is the spreadsheet at
>>> http://www.editgrid.com/user/charlietfl/Guy_Pulse_Calculator the one
>>> you're talking about? If so, what is the Anchor Radius? I'm trying
>>> to use it online because downloading it gives me a really messed up
>>> sheet. Maybe incompatible with my version of Excel. The instructions
>>> are probably OK for someone who knows all the terms and math, but I'm
>>> struggling a bit. All I get in the tension cells is #N/A. I was
>>> planning on using a Loos gauge. 73, Mike
>>>
>>> Steve Maki wrote:
>>>> The compensation varies depending on the guy length, but at lower
>>>> temperatures you want more tension, and at higher temperatures you
>>>> want less.
>>>>
>>>> Do a Google search on "guy pulse tension calculator". You will find
>>>> a handy spreadsheet that is mainly designed to calculate pulse
>>>> times for use in the pulse method of measuring guy tensions. It can
>>>> be found for download, and there is an online fillable site. The
>>>> spreadsheet will give you the information you need after inputing
>>>> temperature, guy size, anchor distance, and guy height.
>>>>
>>>> BTW the pulse method is a very good method of tension measurement
>>>> IF you are using continuous strands of EHS (not broken up with
>>>> insulators).
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>>
>>>> Steve K8LX
>>>>
>>>> Mike wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Rohn specs call for 400 lbs. of guy tension at 60 degrees F.
>>>>> Anybody know how to adjust that for different temperatures?
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