Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension?

2013-08-12 Thread Cameron Crum
..@burrow.com ; WISPA General List > *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension? > > > http://www.shopsoundboatworks.com/losttega39.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=losttega39&gclid=CPfV3ue8-LgCFepZ7Aod_mYA6Q > > > On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 12:40 PM, Bobby Burrow wrote: > >&

Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension?

2013-08-12 Thread ~NGL~
How do you know what tension to set the cable at? There can be a big difference between a cold day and a hot day. NGL From: Cameron Crum Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 10:53 AM To: bo...@burrow.com ; WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension? http

Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension?

2013-08-12 Thread Cameron Crum
http://www.shopsoundboatworks.com/losttega39.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=losttega39&gclid=CPfV3ue8-LgCFepZ7Aod_mYA6Q On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 12:40 PM, Bobby Burrow wrote: > These work (http://amzn.to/11ZHKc5) for guy wires up to 3/8" and are > easy to find on the web. > > Bobby > > On 8/12/2013

Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension?

2013-08-12 Thread Bobby Burrow
These work (http://amzn.to/11ZHKc5) for guy wires up to 3/8" and are easy to find on the web. Bobby On 8/12/2013 12:17 PM, Andris Bjornson wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm looking for a field expedient (read "not requiring fancy tension > meters and special equipment") to evaluate whether guy wires on t

Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension?

2013-08-12 Thread Craig House
Where can you get one for $80 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 12, 2013, at 12:32, Cameron Crum wrote: > Or just invest in an $80 cable tension gauge. These can fit in your toolbox > or your glove compartment. Why would you want to guess at this? > > > On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Kristian Ho

Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension?

2013-08-12 Thread Cameron Crum
Or just invest in an $80 cable tension gauge. These can fit in your toolbox or your glove compartment. Why would you want to guess at this? On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Kristian Hoffmann wrote: > If you just need a tuner... > > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cohortor.gstr

Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension?

2013-08-12 Thread Kristian Hoffmann
If you just need a tuner... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cohortor.gstrings It works on guitars and violins, so I guess it'll work on your tower. Strange. -Kristian On 08/12/2013 10:21 AM, Matt Hoppes wrote: > You can use one of these: > http://loosnaples.com/how-to-use-pt

Re: [WISPA] Guy wire tension?

2013-08-12 Thread Matt Hoppes
You can use one of these: http://loosnaples.com/how-to-use-pt-series-tension-gauges Or do it by sound! All you need is a small tape recorder and a 3 ft piece of 2 by 4 lumber. Cut two small blocks off the ends of the 2x4, and nail them to the ends of the long piece, on the side. File or saw

[WISPA] Guy wire tension?

2013-08-12 Thread Andris Bjornson
Hi all, I'm looking for a field expedient (read "not requiring fancy tension meters and special equipment") to evaluate whether guy wires on towers are undertensioned. I'm currently deploying a wireless project in Northern Uganda on locally fabricated towers. The engineer who built the towers is