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Re: [TowerTalk] Wire Clamp

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Wire Clamp
From: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:39:18 -0400
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Here's the feed point of my Fan Dipole. Note split copper bolts either side of the plastic block. http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/AntennaFeed2.htm That block of Lexan is under about 200# of tension.

73

Roger ((K8RI)

On 6/16/2016 Thursday 3:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Thu,6/16/2016 11:14 AM, AA6DX - Mark wrote:
Just wondering .. anybody tried these on aerials?

I use a lot of copper split-bolt connectors on wire antennas for both electrical and mechanical connections. I used to buy in boxes from McMaster-Carr, which provided a nice quantity price break. I see that they no longer appear to have quantity price breaks, so they're a lot more expensive.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#electrical-wire-splices/=12vr4q0

I typically loop the wire through an egg or thimble, then clamp it twice. When I don't need an electrical connection, I sometimes use U-clamps.

I wouldn't use split-bolts on structural guys.

73, Jim K9YC
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