Thanks to all . . . N4ZZ is what I was looking for.
73,
Alan K9MBQ
-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
>Sent: Dec 22, 2013 1:15 PM
>To: towertalk@contesting.com
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Boom-to-Mast Tilt fixture
>
>On 12/22/13 9:36 AM, Joe wrote:
>> I believe you're referring to the TiltPlate by Al, NN4ZZ. Truly a life
>> saver! And I believe it's a "boom", but your choice may be a better
>> one.... ;-)
>>
>> http://www.nn4zz.com/tiltplate.htm
>>
>
>An incredibly simple idea that works well.
>
>We used something like this at W6VIO field day. Makes life a LOT easier,
>because the elements stay reasonably parallel to the ground. Ours did
>not have a latch or anything, so I guess a big wind could flip it up.
>
>Uh, make sure you put it on the correct way. If you install it upside
>down, your antenna elements stay in plane with the tower. And, make sure
>you install the antenna with the elements cross ways to the swinging
>plate. I've made both mistakes. Fortunately, you will notice this as
>you raise the tower.
>
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