I want to thank all who posted responses. Your input/opinions is/are GREATLY appreciated. I have made changes to the 'Grand Plan' according to the following summary. 1. The HAM IV is history. It coul
In this case, a chromoly mast IMO is mostly a waste of money. Yes, you need an adequate mast but it'll be almost double the price of a SAE 1026 or 1027 carbon alloy steel tubing. Your load is reasona
Unless you want to leave yourself the option of adding more antennas later! At least at my place, this is a common occurance. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo!
A good point - my 80' R45 has a 23' 4130N mast with 15' sticking out up there, but the C3XLD is only 2' above the top plate of the tower. Other than a very hefty copper/bronze air terminal at the top
Author: Jim White" <k4oj@tampabay.rr.com (Jim White)
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 20:13:59 -0400
this bri gs up an interesting question.... how close to the top plate should one put the bottom antenna in a stack... mechanically placing it as low as possible mean a smaller "moment" affecting the