[TowerTalk] Advice on type of tower

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 00-01-11 23:58:08 EST, thaxton@ptgroup.com writes:

>     I finally have the space to put up a tower.  This will be my first 
>  one!! :)  I would like to solicit feedback and opinions on two types I 
>  am considering.  I am looking at a crankup, motorized, and a 
>  foldover type tower.  What are the drawbacks and good points to 
>  these two styles of towers. I believe a height of 55 to 75 ft. will be 
>  sufficent for my qth.

      A blank sheet of paper - cool!

     First things first though. What's your county windspeed? (Hint: you can 
look it up on www.championradio.com under Tech Notes.) 

     What is your proposed antenna system? Guyed or self-supporting tower?

     I'm personally in favor of towers that are mechanically reliable; 
crank-ups and foldovers both are mechanically complex and have their 
limitations.

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC
Champion Radio Products
Tower Tech

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