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Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor location

Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor location
From: Chris <EZRhino@fastmovers.biz>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 13:34:54 -0700
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What is the wall thickness of the mast?

Chris
KF7P






On Nov 26, 2013, at 1:33 PM, Rex Turvin wrote:

> My mast is 2" OD 6061 AL 12'  The antenna is a Force 12 "DX'er" 15/17/20m 
> tribander  56lbs and 8.51 sq ft windload with future plans to install a 
> 10/12m antenna above it.
> 73 NR6M
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> ex: KF7NMD
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> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> Rex Turvin
> www.nr6m.com
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> From: Wayne Kline <w3ea@hotmail.com>
> To: Rex Turvin <turvin2009@yahoo.com>; "towertalk@contesting.com" 
> <towertalk@contesting.com> 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 1:04 PM
> Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Rotor location
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> 
> 
> My first question to you is A: what size mast are you using  both OD and 
> Length  B: what antenna do you plan to install ?
>  
> Why    That top section can be used with the rotor shelf on the top set of 
> rungs of the Rohn 25. 
> But that's ok if were talking about a C-3,  A-3   TA 33 ect.      but if your 
> going BIGGER  the problem comes when it's time to repair or replace the rotor
>  
>  The little stub  is hard to keep centered by your TB3 ....  if you lower it 
> far inside the #25   the cross rungs  can become a problem.  
>  
> Wayne W3EA  
>  
> 
>> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:44:01 -0800
>> From: turvin2009@yahoo.com
>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Rotor location
>> 
>> I now have my Rohn 25 tower assembled awaiting my concrete to cure before 
>> erecting.
>> I am getting ready to mount my rotor. At the top of the Rohn 25 sections I 
>> am using A BPL25G thrust bearing assembly section which has the top plate 
>> approximately 18" above the 1st section of cross members. My plan is to 
>> place the rotor at the 2nd set of cross members on the top section.
>> Is this a good distance from the thrust bearing? If not, how much spacing do 
>> I need and why?
>> Thank you in advance for the advice. Wanting to make sure I do this as best 
>> as possible.
>> 73 NR6M
>> 
>> 
>>  
>> ex: KF7NMD
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>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> 
>> Rex Turvin
>> www.nr6m.com
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