[TowerTalk] K-factor Revisited

[Tom Rauch]

Date sent:      	Mon, 01 Mar 1999 11:01:58 -0500
From:           	Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>
Subject:        	Re: [TowerTalk] K-factor Revisited
To:             	towertalk@contesting.com

>
> This is why I'd be interested in seeing a number for maximum wind+momentum
> torque (at a specified wind speed) given as part of rotary antenna specs.

A simple lb/foot rating would work. The lb/ft torque it can output, 
the lb/ft torque it can hold with the brake, and the lb/ft where it has 
a short life.


73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com

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