In a message dated 99-02-24 21:30:40 EST, davidc@bit-net.com writes:
> > Well, what's your county windspeed for starts?
>
> Don't know yet. We are relocating to the New Port Richey area
> of Florida in West Pasco County. We expect to be within 10 miles
> of the Gulf coast and I don't want to have to take the system down
> (or rebuild it) when the occasional outer edges of a hurricane brush
> by with 100+ mph gusts.
Well, Pasco County is a 105 MPH windspeed zone so you've got some
justified concerns. Anyone interested in any county windspeed rating can look
it up at http://www.championradio.com.
>
> > What antenna are you planning on sidemounting?
>
> A long boom 6, a tri-bander, or a WARC beam ... but most likely
> a tri-bander, probably a medium size Force 12 with 100mph rating.
> (or whatever the locals tell me they have discovered will take the
> salt and wind abuse well)
>
> > What kind of tower?
>
> Rohn 45G
Sounds reasonable. When you get the sidemount reprints, I think you'll
see that they can be fabricated fairly easily and that they will spread the
sidemount load over all three tower legs. So chances are pretty good that you
can make it yourself and that it'll be nice and reliable.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Champion Radio Products
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