[TowerTalk] guy wire clearance

[Scott Detloff K8DX]

Hi Bruce,

As some one who has eight monobanders rotating below the
top set of guys, I just draw everything out.  The turning
radius is the distance from the tip of the reflector to the mounting
point.  Don't forget about steel guy wires sagging also.  I usually
give myself at least three feet for a safety factor.

73...Scott K8DX

-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Makas <k1my@nlis.net>
To: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Friday, September 29, 2000 8:30 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] guy wire clearance


>
>I recall that there is a simple formula that lets you know when an antenna
>will clear guy wires but I can't find it. Variables include antenna turning
>radius, height of antenna, height of guy wire connection and distance from
>base to ground guy point. Does any one have this formula handy?
>
>73, Bruce
>
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