Delbert,
Lobby for 40 feet and then either get a C3 or its smaller brother the C3SS.
Spend the 20 bux and get K7LXC's tribander report to see why. Consider a
tubular tower if its to please the xyl. After a few months it won't make
any difference to the xyl if its 30 or 40 feet but it sure will to you. My
xyl had the same concerns yours did but she will get used to it. I
started with two 10 foot sections and a 2 el quad on top of 5 foot mast.
I have been thru a number of moves. The tower is now at 90 feet on a 1/4
acre lot and the xyl has actually defended it to at least one new neighbor
who just recently moved in. Yesterday afternoon, my xyl volunteered to help
me put down 6 more radaials for 160. (burried about 3 inches down) I'm not
sure right now what she exactly wants, but whatever it is, she will
probably get it.
press on regardless
Chet N6ZO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Delbert Matlock" <delbert@matlock.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Cc: <nq4s@arrl.net>
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 1:56 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Looking for photo of 30' tower
> Well, after about four years of having a license I'm finally moved out of
> my townhouse and into a detached home with a 1/4 acre lot and no HOA to
> look over my shoulder. Everthing finally seems right for putting up a
> small tower and beam (as opposed to my old attic loop) to make DX contacts
> a bit easier. Only one thing stands in my way now, the wife.
>
> What might make my effort a little easier is if I can show my wife that
> the tower and beam won't dominate the entire back garden and surrounding
> neighborhood. If anyone has a photo of a 30' free standing tower next to
> a house with a small, 3-element beam on top I might have a chance of
> reaching a compromise. I'm thinking of putting in a Universal Towers
> "12-30" or "21-30" with some brand (possiblly Hy-Gain) of three element
> beam. Still, any photo of a 30' tower will probably make (or break) my
> case.
>
> Any chance that someone has this configuration and can share a photo?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Delbert (NQ4S)
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