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Re: [TowerTalk] masts.

To: towertalk@contesting.com, Eroddy4366@aol.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] masts.
From: K7LXC@aol.com
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 09:46:49 EDT
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In a message dated 5/31/2007 7:56:02 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:

>  i need to install a new mast to support a t12 log antenna.i  want to use  
10ft 
of sch40 galvy pipe 2 inch in dia.anyone think  differently.i had thought  
about using sch 10 sprinkler  pipe.thankyou 
 
    Ouch - a recipe for disaster. Pipe - the  definition of which has been 
recently discussed - is not rated for strength  and is heavy but not strong 
enough. A typical water pipe might have 35,000 psi  yield strength. You're 
probably going to need more than that; e.g. 50-60,000  or more. 
 
    You didn't mention your local windspeed rating.  If you don't know, you 
can find it on _www.championradio.com_ (http://www.championradio.com)  under 
"Tech  Notes". 
 
    I sell the MARC Program - the Mast, Antenna and  Rotator Calculator - for 
ten bucks on the same website. It'll give you the  info you need. And you 
need tubing - not pipe. 
 
Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH and
Champion Radio Products
Cell: 206-890-4188



 



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