[TowerTalk] Utility poles

[Kirk]

Barry,

Several years ago, (about 30), when I lived in Bixby Knolls (a
subdivision in Long Beach, CA), I had a 90 foot pole installed towards
the back of my property.  In order to mount the rotator (at this point
it was a custom prop pitch motor with selsens), I had a steel cap
fabricated that was fitted and bolted to the top of the pole.  Welded to
this cap was a steel plate that was constructed to meet the prop pitch
motor bolt configuration.  Needless to say, it was a lot of work to
mount both the beam and rotator, most I had done.  I had climbing pegs
installed that facilitated climbing and obviously used a climbing belt
for support.  I used this configuration for several years with great
success.  Also, it was a trouble free installation.  I'm sure there are
other ways that will work equally as well.  Keep in mind that I was
rotating a (commercial) and custom built to my specifications yagi that
allowed me to work 40 through 10 meters.  Obviously, there's a lot more
to the story.
It's very doable. 

Good luck,

Kirk, K6KAR
Niceville, FL   

-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry Fox
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 7:51 AM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Utility poles


Greetings to the list.  Has anyone here used a standard wooden
telephone/utility
pole to support an HF beam?  I am thinking of having the local utility
install one
at my QTH.  The big problem I see is how to support a rotor.  Does
anyone
make a
rotor and thrust bearing mount for such poles?
TNX, Barry - W1HFN


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