[Collins] R-390/A help

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

Like: 
http://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-168Q-Change-Pulling-1-Inch/dp/B0018LSY80/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1324405680&sr=8-13 
Rated to work down to 3/4". Amazon has 1800 based on hits from a search 
"pulling grip" with prices in the first 146 up to 30 times the price of 
this one. 7 pin miniature tubes are 3/4" diameter, 9 pin are 7/8" diameter.

73, Jerry, K0CQ, technical Adviser to the Collins Radio Association

On 12/20/2011 12:16 PM, Bob and Sue Jefferis wrote:
> Actually, I think you can find something very close to the original idea. Check Kellems '"pulling grips". They are available in wire mesh and fiber mesh varieties, many sizes. I believe these Chinese finger puzzle gadgets are made by other manufacturer's as well. I used to use them for pulling coax into telemetry receiving sites.
>
> The down side will probably be cost or availability unless you are good buddies with an industrial electrician or a cable system pole monkey.
>
> 73, Bob, KF6BC
> On Dec 20, 2011, at 9:04 AM, L D Ritta wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the idea but for my application it will not work, there is very
>> little room around the tube.
>> I removed one tube but had to break it to remove it, no good if I want to
>> test the tube. Hi hi
>> 73's Lee
>>
>>