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[TowerTalk] Crank Up slop ?

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Crank Up slop ?
From: k2qmf@juno.com (k2qmf@juno.com)
Date: Sun Apr 20 14:32:04 2003
Even though it is a free standing tower you may
want to add some guy lines to steady it...

73,  Ted   

On Sun, 20 Apr 2003 11:53:37 EDT K7LXC@aol.com writes:
> In a message dated 4/20/03 8:30:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
> w9sn@comcast.net 
> writes:
> 
> > After installing a 100 ft crank up this week, I noticed that it 
> moves
> >  around at the top.  How much 
> >  is to be expected swaying in light wind with no antennas on top? 
> 
> 
>     I've never seen a figure like you're asking for but by the time 
> you add 
> up all the cumulative tolerances in the sections, it's probably 6-12 
> inches 
> limit to limit. 
> 
>     Absolutely nothing to worry about though. (As long as you're 
> within the 
> manufacturer's specs.) Just enjoy it. 
> 
> Cheers,
> Steve     K7LXC
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