[TowerTalk] EZ way tower and Mast

[n4kg@juno.com]

You need some more information before proceeding.

What antennas do you plan to put on this mast?
That will determine how strong your mast needs to be.
You might be able to get away with aluminum if you
only intend to put small VHF antennas on it.  You
need to do a STRESS  ANALYSIS first.

Will the Tower / cable support the TOTAL weight 
of the HEAVY  LONG  MAST  PLUS  ANTENNAS
plus ROTOR during the TILT OVER operation?
I would be surprised if the answer is yes.

Will the bottom of the tower and the base of the
tower support the additional Bending Moment
from the antennas placed on the15 ft extension?

My impression of the EZ Way towers is they were
intended for small to medium loads at the TOP of
the tower (NOT above it).  I suspect you are pushing
the capacity of this tower to or above it's maximum
safe load.

Tom  N4KG

On Thu, 6 Sep 2001  ackster@pcsonline.com (Mark Ackaway) writes:
> 
> I just got my EZ way delivered and it seems to be in good shape.  It
> is a 2 part crank up fold over and fully extened it is about 51'.  
> It had a mast on it at one time, but not sure how high.  It has 3 
> plates at the top for a 2" mast.  The bottom plate is about 5' from the
top
> of the tower.  I would like to add about 15' to this tower using a
> mast.  Would a 20' mast be ok on this tower?  Should I use steel or
> aluminum?  I will only be putting a small 24" omni directional 
> antenna
> at the top and a small 18"x2" radio box.  Combined weight will be 
> less than 5 lbs.
> 
> Once again thanks for all the help you guys have been giving me on
> this.
> 
>  Mark                          mailto:ackster@pcsonline.com
> 

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