I would recommend checking with the Mfr.
You wrote:
>I have a UST TX-472MDP motorized tower. On top is a KT-34A which I will
>replace with a TH-11DX. It also has a cable mechanism that permits me to
>tilt the tower over to work on the antenna. Unfortunately, I have some
>trees and bushes right in the area where the antenna would come down. I
>wonder if I could extend the antenna up 20 feet or so and then tilt it over
>in order to clear the trees and bushes. Obviously, this would place a
>higher load on the tilt cable, etc. Has anyone ever done this before? Is
>it do-able or is it just unsafe?
>
>Thanks for the help
>
>Gerry Bay
>
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