I agree with the negatives about crankups given. Also, less windload --
limited by the lack of guys -- it's self-supporting -- and the smaller diameter
of the top section.
In favor of them: Greater storm survivability, lowering to 22' or so (use a
ladder to go up) the working height. Though 22' is still dangerous, some
people really do not want to be 40 or 50 or 60 or 90' above the ground, fear of
heights. At a beach home where winds are higher, etc. and any second home
where you're not there all the time, the "stowed position" may be helpful for
survivability. And many of these types of QTHs don't have much land -- land
needed for the footprint of the guy wires, etc., so a self supporter may be
what's needed. The "stealth" factor that cranked down behind your house a lot
of neighbors and passers-by won't be able to see it.
73 - Rich, KE3Q
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