[TowerTalk] Aluminum towers

[Kenneth D. Grimm, K4XL]

Mark Levine, D.C. wrote:
> 
> Maybe an aluminum tower came down in a breeze. I would not put any
> aluminum tower up if I were paid to do so.

I've had a freestanding 72' Heights tower up since 1969 loaded with
various stacks including 4 els on 10, 15 and 20.  The tower survived
microbursts that ripped pieces of elements off the antennas.  Currently
it is supporting a cute little Force 12 420/240.  Thirty years and no
sign of ageing and has never needed painting.

Harummph!!  I wouldn't take it down if I were paid to.  ;-)

73 and chacun a son gout,
-- 
Ken K4XL
grimm@lynchburg.net
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ftp://bama.sbc.edu/boatanchor

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