In a message dated 98-01-20 02:35:49 EST, DavisRFinc@AOL.COM writes:
> I have a 4 el vertical phased array, 1/4 wave high / spaced, on 80. I'd
> like to replace the fold over 65 ft alum verticals with towers due to ice
> load, etc. haven't bught tower for years. What would you suggest for a
> light
> weight tower at a decent price and where to get it? I probably can do 50
> foot
> towers and run the rest of the height using HD aluminim tubing which would
> also be readily height adjustable.
If you want to have self-supporting towers, either Rohn BX (there are
lots of used ones around) or the Hy-Gain Hy-Tower (it uses BX as the bottom
sections, are already insulated and they work great on 80M).
If you can guy them, then Rohn H50 masts.
73, Steve K7LXC
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