[TowerTalk] Guying Self-Supp. Towers

[Doug Renwick]

Larry,

The specifications don't say what wind speed these towers will stand unguyed.
My advice based on experience is to guy the tower unless your square footage
is much less than the maximum specifications.  How much less...I don't know.

Doug

Larry Stowell wrote:

> DMXMD Medium duty towers are designed to support an antenna array up to 6
> sq. ft. (.56m sq.) projected wind area.
> 
> DMXHD Heavy duty towers are designed to support an antenna array up to 9 sq.
> ft. (0.84 m sq.) projected wind area.
> 
> NOTE: Guy wires must be used for larger loads or if straight sections are
> added.
> 
> To me if I keep it under 9 sq. ft and not add any straight sections I don't
> have to guy it.
> 
> Larry K1ZW


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