[TowerTalk] towers for verticals

[K7LXC]

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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