Date sent: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 11:01:58 -0500
From: Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] K-factor Revisited
To: towertalk@contesting.com
>
> This is why I'd be interested in seeing a number for maximum wind+momentum
> torque (at a specified wind speed) given as part of rotary antenna specs.
A simple lb/foot rating would work. The lb/ft torque it can output,
the lb/ft torque it can hold with the brake, and the lb/ft where it has
a short life.
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com
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