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Subject: [TowerTalk] twr selection update
From: ftbrady@cosmoslink.net (Frank T. Brady)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 11:17:16 -0700
I'm not sure whether Chad is questioning Trylon's specs or of he is just
expressing amazement at how very conservative Rohn is.  If it's the former,
I sure want to pursue it!
 73,
 Frank - W0ECS


Earlier, I wrote:
>>The T400 and T500 series have max wind load values @ 70mph of 34 and 45 sq
>>ft respectively.

Chad replied:
>Guyed Rohn 45, 70', 70MPH is only rated for 17.5 sq.ft.  How does
>self-supporting Trylon do 45 sq.ft?
>
>(Ya gotta love Rohn's derating.  Geez.)
>---
>Chad Kurszewski, WE9V


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