[TowerTalk] New T2X

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Steve - K7LXC said: 
>That's because these towers [Rohn HDBX/HBX series] were designed to be 
>used as TV antenna supports and not HF yagis.  The stamped legs and 
>non-connecting X-braces >provide little compressive or torque resistance.   
 
Are there any towers designed to de used as HF yagi support structures? 
 
73, 
de ed -- K-zero-IL 
eedwards@oppd.com 



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In a message dated 97-03-30 06:32:14 EST, ko4a@juno.com (H John Kohl) writes:

> The interesting comment from the Rohn spec sheet "DWG. N). A-760001R1"
>  for the BX towers.
>  
>  Note:  Antenna types should be limited to those having a maximum boom
>  length of 10 feet.  No engineering data relating to the use of boom
>  lengths in excess of 10 feet is available and the use of such boom
>  lengths is not recommended.    
>  
     That's because these towers were designed to be used as TV antenna
supports and not HF yagis.  The stamped legs and non-connecting X-braces
provide little compressive or torque resistance.  

73,   Steve   K7LXC

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