Thanks for the input Larry. I have pretty much settled on a HAM-IV, inside a
home made
Rotor Cage with thrust bearing to sit on top of my UST MA-40 tubular tower. I
was convinced
this would work after reading about Greg's, W8WWW, excellent design seen here:
http://www.seed-solutions.com/gregordy/Amateur%20Radio/Experimentation/RotatorCage.htm
I want to thank all who have posted their comments and recommendations.
73, Joe K4NYY
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My club has a 3 L Steppir with the 30/40M add-on element. Also
on the mast are a 7 L 6M antenna, a 2M and a 440MHz antenna. These have
all been rotated on a 50 ft crank up tower by a HAM IV for a year
without difficulty. We are a Florida coastal location that probably has
above average wind speeds. This club antenna probably sees above average
use.
K4KGG, Larry
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