If you have ever gaffed out of a pole ( I can still feel the splinters 20 years
later) it would diminish the desire to use one for a tower unless you have
ready access to a bucket truck
--- On Wed, 6/3/09, Dennis W0JX <w0jx@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Dennis W0JX <w0jx@yahoo.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Power Pole
To: n4hgz@bellsouth.net
Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 8:05 AM
The value to you depends on how you are going to use it. They are hefty beasts
and can easily support a very large array. Approximately 10% goes in the
ground. So for 40 foot actual height, you need a 44+ foot pole.
The main problem for arrays is rotor mounting and providing a proper thrust
bearing at the top. And of course, there is the climbing issue.
Once it is up, how do you take it (the pole) down? In my opinion, a tower is
better. You can take it with you when you move or sell it if you have to
liquidate.
Dennis W0JX/8
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