Towertalk
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [TowerTalk] Broken Alpha Spid

To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Broken Alpha Spid
From: David Gilbert <xdavid@cis-broadband.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:51:12 -0700
List-post: <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>

I haven't verified the numbers, but off the top of my head I'd bet that W0MU's antenna loads (both weight and wind load) are higher than yours by quite a bit.

73,
Dave   AB7E



On 2/26/2020 11:12 AM, Jeff Blaine wrote:
Is that the RAK or BIG RAK?

I have a pair of BIG RAK SPID here which have worked great in the 2 years they are up.  One of them has a 2 element moxon-like 40m JK, a full size homebrew 30m and a 6 element 10 up top which I think is probably similar in load to what you have.

73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com


On 2/26/20 9:29 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
It appears that my Alpha Spid cut loose in some heave wind recently. I am looking to upgrade to something else.  I am turning a 4 ele SteppIR with the 30/40 loop and a 2 ele Cushcraft 40.

The Yaesu 2800 and Orion 2800 have been suggested.  I heard that you have to be careful with the Yaesu and the mounting bracket as you can break it.  I have a Green Heron Controller.

It has also been suggested to get the NV or LXC mounting brackets for the Orion.

Any other thoughts?

W0MU

_______________________________________________



_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>