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Subject: [Towertalk] Any glaring discrepancies?
From: w9ac@arrl.net (Paul Christensen)
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 15:58:37 -0400
> I would feel better with about 1/3 of
> the mast inside the tower.

Is there any documented work relating to the optimal mast position within a 
tower?  For example, if one contemplates using a 20-foot
steel mast with a Force12 C31 on one end, inserted into Rohn 55, what length of 
mast should rise above the tower's thrust bearing?

-Paul, W9AC


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