[TowerTalk] C3XLD and Glen Martin 18" tower/hazer

K7LXC@aol.com K7LXC@aol.com
Sat, 19 May 2001 21:01:12 EDT


In a message dated 5/19/01 5:26:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time, w5kp@swbell.net 
writes:

> I suppose I could shift the boom slightly from the 183" mark,
>  but hate to violate K7LXC's Prime Directive.
> 

    Go ahead. I typically use the boom balance point but the spec from the 
manufacturer sometimes has something to do with element proximity to the mast 
or some sort of situation where the specified distance minimizes mechanical 
problems. 

    "It all depends on what your definition of 'slightly' is"

Cheers,    Steve     K7LXC
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