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[Tower (K8RI)]

In my case the mast extends 30 feet above the top of the tower as well.
When you consider the leverage exerted by the top antennas as well as the
wind resistance of the mast that is a horrendous force side force.  Putting
the rotor down farther reduces the arm and thus the force at that point.
The forces are also distributed over a wider area.

Roger Halstead (K8RI, EN73 & ARRL Life Member)
N833R, World's Oldest Debonair (S# CD-2)
www.rogerhalstead.com

What is the purpose of putting a rotor 20 to 25' below the top of the tower.
It seems a waste of expensive mast material to me.

Julio, W4HY
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