Re: [TowerTalk] Speaking of Hy-Towers

["Tim Kass" <timkass@hotmail.com>]

Ive got an old original Hytower with somewhat of a modified base from the 
old Elmer SK that I got it from, WB8AMI, the tower is rated for 75MPH wind 
survival, if memory serves, and I would expect that if you were to remove 
the 26' spike, then a small beam would be alright, might want to consider 
some light guys if you have the space, I couldnt, mine is on the corner of a 
city lot...feeding mine now with 450ohm ladder line and elevated 
radials...sort of...works great, better than the few buried radials I tried 
before...just my 2 cents...73  Tim  K8WBL


> From: "Jim White, K4OJ" <k4oj@tampabay.rr.com>
> Reply-To: k4oj@tampabay.rr.com
> To: Paul Playford <w8aef@worldnet.att.net>
> CC: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Speaking of Hy-Towers
> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 19:50:54 -0400
>
> if memory serves... the tower is actually the smallest gauge of Rohn BX 
> tower... the stamped sheet metal with X cross bracing riveted on it...
>
> I would not imagine a six meter beam would be much in the way of loading 
> wind wise - but bet it would have an effect on the verticals performance - 
> if it is near the top probably would lower the frequency like a "top hat", 
> eh?
>
> K4OJ
>
>
>
> Paul Playford wrote:
>
> > The Hygain Hy-Tower is an antenna, and I would not expect antennas to be
> > rated for additional sq ft wind loading.
> >
> > de Paul, W8AEF
> >
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> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "dan bookwalter" <n8dcj@yahoo.com>
> > To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 12:40 PM
> > Subject: [TowerTalk] Speaking of Hy-Towers
> >
> >
> >
> > > Does anyone know what sort of SQ FT the tower is rated
> > > for ?? i am considering puting a 4el 6m beam on it
> > >
> > > Dan N8DCJ
> >
> >
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