
 The balls are used to reduce the amplitude of oscillations of the wire during
periods of high winds.  I've seen what looks like paint cans filled with
concrete used for the same purpose.
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Batavia, Il.            | Computing Div       | PISTRIX!!  PISTRIX!!
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