In a message dated 99-10-27 15:46:40 EDT, aa4lr@radio.org writes:
> I have access to a Rohn catalog, but it gives precious little information
> about the three types of brackets available:
You need a newer catalog. All of them are illustrated in the latest
version (which is available from http://www.championradio.com).
> * HB25 - three models with 15", 24" and 30" maximum spacing. The picture
> of the 15" brackets looks a little wimpy to me. There's no data on the
> 24" or 30" units.
>
It's the same bracket with longer arms. Wimpy? Well, it IS for 25G so
it's not too brute.
> * HBU - the universial house bracket, looks larger, and is built from
> angle steel and not flat straps. More substantial. Goes to 30" from wall.
>
> * HBUTVRO - the heavy duty version of the HBU. This one has cross-bracing
> of the sway braces. The name implies it was intended for big TVRO
> satellite dishes. Goes to 36" from wall.
>
> Does anyone have experience with these? There are no drawings in the
> catalog. What is the span of the wall plate on each, how many bolt holes
> are there and what is their spacing?
>
These are "universal" brackets, that is - they're drilled for 25G and
45/55G. My decision of which one to use has to do with how much distance from
the wall is needed. If I need more than 36" (and sometimes I do), then I use
2x4 spacers at the wall.
The 25G versions are fine but the other ones are more heavy duty. They
are HEAVY so if you think you need them - go nuts.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Champion Radio Products
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