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Re: [TowerTalk] Am I asking for trouble? - tower loading

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Am I asking for trouble? - tower loading
From: Bill Turner <dezrat@copper.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 11:29:42 -0700
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On Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:57:46 -0700, "jknodel M Knodel"
 <jknodel@msn.com> wrote:

>I cannot install a guyed tower at this location so this is my only option. 
>The crankup with these antennas and cranking it down in winds over 50mph is 
>my plan. Am I asking for trouble in doing this?? Thanks.

------------ REPLY FOLLOWS ------------

Sooner or later you're going to get winds below 50 which suddenly gust
to over 70. I would recommend the opposite approach: Keep it cranked
down and only crank up when actually on the air. Make it motorized if
necessary.

Bill, W6WRT
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