[Towertalk] Mounting multiple antennas on mast

[k4oj]

I have seen that done a lot...the other method (assuming your mast is 
rated for it) is easier but takes more retention... climbing steps on 
the mast.

K4OJ



Wes Cosand wrote:

> I'm have not seen much discussion of an topic that worries me.  I'm 
> not certain I am using "best practices".
>
> How do most folks go about mounting multiple antennas on a mast?    
> Here is my technique.  Is there a better procedure?
>
> I erect the tower with a rotor shelf and two thrust bearing shelves 
> with the mast inserted through the three shelves without the rotor.  
> Then  I mount and tune the top beam on the mast.  Then I use a small 
> "come along" hoist between the top shelf and a U-bolt low on the mast 
> to raise the mast before clamping the thrust bearings in preparation 
> to mount the second beam.  The two thrust bearings keep the mast from 
> getting away from me while I mount the rotor.
>
> Is this the way everyone does it?
>
> Wes WZ7I
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