In a message dated 98-07-19 21:44:14 EDT, k2fr@juno.com writes:
> First idea is to put the tower next to the house (one story) and brace it
> to the roof with either Rohn brackets or have some made. This connect
> would be at about 12 or 13 feet. The rest of the tower would be free
> standing. Any ideas about the antenna load this would take?
> I still have a TH7, but have thought of going to a Force 12 C3 to lessen
> the load.
You need the Rohn pamphlet "Manufacturer's Technical Information for
Bracketed or Self Supporting Towers". It'll answer all your questions. It's
FREE from Champion Radio Products. Go to http://www.championradio.com for more
info.
Monroe County is a 70 MPH windspeed zone.
Get a copy of K1KP's excellent article on installing a bracketed tower
that appeared in QST. A reprint is a buck from Tower Tech, Box 572,
Woodinville, WA, 98072.
>
> The second idea is to roof mount 2 sections of tower (18) feet and try
> to guy it to the roof. Has anyone tried this?
Sure. Just be sure to engineer it like it was ground mounted.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Champion Radio Products
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