[TowerTalk] Mounting in the tower

Steve Maki steve@oakcom.com
Sun, 09 May 1999 11:13:47 -0400


Kurt Andress wrote:

> Many other issues surrounding this discussion, but they will survive till
> another day.
> 
> Today, the best idea is to spring for the longer mast that will allow you to
> put the rotor down into the tower instead of putting it at the top.

No. The best idea is to not install these stacked monstrosities which can
be nightmares to service.

Install a taller tower, put a single large beam at the top which can be
turned by a rotator in the conventional spot, and sidemount your other
antennas.

Crankup tower owners: disregard.

73, Steve K8LX

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