[TowerTalk] ADDING VHF TO CRANK UP

[CubexCo at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/20/2004 12:07:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:
Has anyone come up with a method of attaching a small VHF or UHF antenna at
or near the top of one of one the intermediate sections of a US towers or
similar crank up without interfering with the tower's operation (up - down)?
Thanks,
Ken W7TS
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Ken,
I have done this many times on both Tri-EX and US Towers, by adding a bracket 
to support the VHF antenna to one of the tower section top tie plates.  This 
requires drilling a couple holes in that plate, but 1/4" or 5/16" holes will 
not effect the strength.  Fot the added bracket I have used both angle or round 
stock depending on the antenna to be supported.  

Regards,
Norman W4QN