[TowerTalk] Rohn 25G or 45G?

[K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)]

In a message dated 98-07-04 03:26:23 EDT, K7LXC@aol.com writes:

> >  Interesting that at 70MPH ratings the 25G has higher SQ.FT. ratings.  Go 
> to
>  >  90MPH & 45G is better as we expect.  But there's no question the 45G 
> wider
>  >  leg spacing adds stability when you climb'um.  
>  >  
>         Here's the reason for the windload figures. Per Note #4 in the 
> General
>  Notes on the drawings, Rohn has deducted 8.0 sq.ft. of wind loading for a
>  commercial antenna mount. For ham purposes, add the 8.0 sq.ft. to the tower
>  capacity figure for TOTAL wind load. 

      Sorry -- the note and deductions is for 45G and 55G ONLY. Not 25G. 

Cheers,  Steve K7LXC

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