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[TowerTalk] K-factor Revisited

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Subject: [TowerTalk] K-factor Revisited
From: W8JI@contesting.com (Tom Rauch)
Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 07:55:48 -0500


Date sent:              Mon, 01 Mar 1999 11:01:58 -0500
From:                   Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>
Subject:                Re: [TowerTalk] K-factor Revisited
To:                     towertalk@contesting.com

>
> This is why I'd be interested in seeing a number for maximum wind+momentum
> torque (at a specified wind speed) given as part of rotary antenna specs.

A simple lb/foot rating would work. The lb/ft torque it can output, 
the lb/ft torque it can hold with the brake, and the lb/ft where it has 
a short life.


73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com

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