In a message dated 97-05-26 04:46:38 EDT, you write:
> Why I ask this question is that I have a six element Log Periodic antenna
> and when the tower is brought up I need to turn the antenna to bring the
> antenna past some trees. The tower will still be in a horizontal position
> while going up, as it goes up I need to turn the antenna. One local Radio
> amateur has said that this will not be good for the tailtwister. Any info
> on this would be most helpful
While the rotator is obviously designed to be used in a vertical
position, I don't think you'd do any harm by occasionally using it in a less
than vertical situation. I can't think of any reason why you couldn't do it.
73, Steve K7LXC
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