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Re: [TowerTalk] Rotating tower guying question

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotating tower guying question
From: Andre VanWyk via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Reply-to: Andre VanWyk <kr5dx@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 3 May 2015 22:43:54 -0500
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Thanks to all who responded. 

I think I will run Phillystran from the tower out to a point where I pass the 
lowest yagi and transition to EHS from there, plus ground the EHS portion. 

73's
NJ0F

Sent from my iPad

> On May 3, 2015, at 6:07 PM, Andre VanWyk <kr5dx@yahoo.com> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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