[TowerTalk] Guy Ring Comments

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 00-01-28 05:28:52 EST, kb5bob@worldnet.att.net writes:

> I am looking at installing 120 feet of Rohn 45.  I would like to find a
>  source for guy rings as I want to look at turning the complete tower.  Are
>  there any pros & cons to my thinking here?
 
      There are two flavors available: the RTS (Rotating Tower System) ones 
from Dick Weber, K5IU, and handled by Texas Towers and the ones from Rich 
Hassell Bennett, K0XG, who sells direct. Both versions are well designed and 
industrial strength. I think Rich's are less expensive. Both of these 
gentlemen are engineers and their products show it. 

      A rotating tower can provide some real fireworks in ONE direction 
(great for DX'ing). For an aggressive stack of antennas, the results can be 
quite good. If you're a contester, I'd have a second smaller tower with 
antennas that can be pointed in another direction for maximum contesting 
flexibility. 

Cheers & GL,   Steve   K7LXC
Tower Tech

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