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[TowerTalk] Crank Up slop ?

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Crank Up slop ?
From: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
Date: Sun Apr 20 11:54:50 2003
In a message dated 4/20/03 8:30:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, w9sn@comcast.net 
writes:

> After installing a 100 ft crank up this week, I noticed that it moves
>  around at the top.  How much 
>  is to be expected swaying in light wind with no antennas on top? 

    I've never seen a figure like you're asking for but by the time you add 
up all the cumulative tolerances in the sections, it's probably 6-12 inches 
limit to limit. 

    Absolutely nothing to worry about though. (As long as you're within the 
manufacturer's specs.) Just enjoy it. 

Cheers,
Steve     K7LXC
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