I'm in the market for a tower, and would be interested in hearing
suggestions for good suppliers and models worth considering. Here's what
I'm hoping to find:
n Support for a single yagi: OptiBeam O4-17 (11.9m boom, 9.15m turning
radius, 98kg, 26.8 sq ft wind load)
n Probably will use the Prosistel PST-61D rotator
n Crank-up and/or tilt-up (I'm way too clumsy to be able to climb a tower)
n An option for electric lift/tilt would be nice (240V power in ZL)
n Minimum height 10 meters or less
n Maximum height 15 to 20 meters or so
n Easy installation
n High-quality, reliable design and manufacturer
n Company able to ship to ZL, or a supplier available in ZL
n Low weight (aluminum?) is a plus, since it would save on shipping costs
and ease installation
I've looked at the crank-up designs by US Tower, but from what I can tell
from their documentation, they look a bit clunky; mounting a 98kg antenna on
one, for example, seems like it would be pretty challenging.
73, Rick ZL2HAM
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