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[TowerTalk] TA32M & Spiderbeam Push Up Mast

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Subject: [TowerTalk] TA32M & Spiderbeam Push Up Mast
From: <w1nk@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 14:57:49 -0400
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Can anyone find anything wrong with my plans?

I would love to put up my (stored) TA32M but would prefer avoiding the expense, 
etc of a tower.  I happen to be looking over the Spiderbeam website and came 
across their aluminum push up mast ("heavy duty").  The mast is 7 sections 
ranging from  2.75" at the bottom to 1.5" at the top.  Wall thickness is 2mm.

According to the manufacturer this mast will support the heavy duty Spiderbeam 
which has the following specs:
Boom: 33 ft
Turning Radius: 16 ft
Wind Load: 3.8 sq-ft
Weight: 23lbs.

According to the Mosley website, the TA32's specs are nearly identical.

The setup would be guyed (obviously) using 2 ft ground stakes (Spiderbeam's) or 
4 ft ground screws (DxEngineering).  The rotor would be a base mounted HD73 
(also in storage and refurbished about 15 years ago).

So, tell me my thinking is too good to be true.  Or for that matter if I have a 
workable setup.

Frank, W1NK
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