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Re: [TowerTalk] Rotating tower guying question

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotating tower guying question
From: Steve Maki <lists@oakcom.org>
Date: Sun, 03 May 2015 21:20:17 -0400
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I've got my 190' R80G tower guyed with Philly, and I've been assuming that this system will outlast me. What did I miss? Now I'm I'm a-scared.

As far as cost - did you figure in your labor cost on breaking up the EHS? Just wondering...

-Steve K8LX

On 5/3/2015 7:07 PM, Andre VanWyk via TowerTalk wrote:

I am about to start construction on my new 165ft Rohn 55G rotating
tower. My anchors are 180ft out from the base.

My question is: Just how much is using Phillystrand cable buying me
versus using EHS cable broken up with insulators?

I don't want to cut corners on this installation but the cost on the
EHS is far lower than Philly and I am sure the lifespan is much
longer too.

How about using Philly for 50% out from the tower bearings and then
EHS for the remaining 50% down towards the anchors?

Any comments / thoughts would be appreciated.

73's NJ0F

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