If you fasten the tower to the house you may hear wind noise on
the tower in the house. I would locate the tower such that I could use guy
wires but fasten it to the house first. Then if the noise becomes a problem
install the guys and remove the house bracket.
de Paul, W8AEF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim, N9PUZ" <n9puz@arrl.net>
To: <TOWERTALK@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 1:34 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower Attachment
> I'm gathering materials and data to install about 45 feet of tower at one
end
> of my two-story home. I plan to use a house bracket bolted through the
> outside wall and into the attic area where it can be securely fastened.
>
> The home has vinyl siding. I'm looking for suggestions on how to keep the
> place where the bracket goes against the outside wall looking nice and
kept
> watertight. I want to have a good installation and it's important that
SWMBO
> (She Who Must Be Obeyed) is happy since she doesn't have a problem with
the
> tower itself.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions or pointers to photos, etc.
>
> Tim, N9PUZ
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