[Towertalk] Sidemounting Concerns
kb9cry@attbi.com
kb9cry@attbi.com
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 16:34:26 +0000
Well, guys there is some validity of the concern about a
side mounted antenna or other, causing undo stresses on
a tower. Wasn't there an article in last month's QST
that talked about how most installations are not good
and if the stresses are calculated, most towers could
collapse? Little 2M beams may be one thing but larger
HF antennas may be a future problem, regardless of the
number of legs attached. Look around for that article
and consult with its author and/or your own local
structural engineer. Phil KB9CRY