On Wed, 1 Sep 1999 13:28:00 -0500 brunet@us.ibm.com writes:
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>
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>It looks like the T2X can't handle a C31XR and a EF240X. The torque
>spec on the
>T2X is 3400 ft lbs (weight x turning radius). The turning radius of
>the EF240X
>is 25.1' the weight of the two antennas is 120 lbs and a 20' chrome
>moly is
>about 140 lbs for a torque of 25.1 x 260 = 6526 ft-lbs. Is this
>correct logic?
Not really.
turn radius x wt = effective moment
c31xr 23.8 x 82 = 1952
ef240 25.1 x 38 = 954
mast 0.083 x 140 = 12
total effective moment = 2918 ft pounds.
The t2x is rated for 3400 ft-lbs, so you are good.
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