[TowerTalk] bandwidth vs efficiency

[Tom Rauch]

> You've explained the electrical design well.  Now the
mechanical aspect:
> How do you keep the large hat from breaking off when
> it hooks low hanging tree branches?  I'm afraid to use
> anything but a CB whip, which harmlessly bends away
> from the tree.  Is there a tree proof top hat
implementation?


I use stainless car antennas welded to a stainless rod, and
use a spring down lower on the center rod. It is immune to
trees or anything else it hits.