[TowerTalk] Tailtwister info?

[K7LXC@aol.com]

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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