>Does anyone have experience and/or advice to offer on use of aluminum
>self-supporting towers, such as the Universal Tower series, for supporting
>large arrays such as the Force 12's with 36' to 44' booms?
>
>Dave, K1FK
Wow! I wouldn't do it. First, I think aluminum is the wrong material to
make a tower out of. I know one that formed stress cracks, like all
aluminum tends to do. Unless it is a VERY expensive alloy, alluminum just
is not nearly as strong as steel.
But then, what does the manufacturer say? Whatever it is, get it in writing
. . .
Stan w7ni@teleport.com
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