In a message dated 98-12-25 15:35:37 EST, alsopb@gloryroad.net writes:
> In otherwords, does 15 sq foot rating assumes the antenna is at the top?
No. The 15 sq.ft. is the capacity for the WHOLE tower, regardless of
where the load(s) actually is.
> Distributing the loading differently could get you extra capability?
Nope.
>
> What failure mode is limiting and how does distributing the load
> vertically impact it?
It is typically the compression leg capacity that is the limiting
factor.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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