[TowerTalk] mounting large antenna question

[paul@w8aef.com]

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> it to the boom near the boom to mast clamp so you can reach it easily when
> you install the antenna. (I think this is what Paul, W8AEF, was 
> suggesting).
>

No.  I actually install a piece of aluminum angle about 3 feet long on the 
boom, near the boom to mast clamp.  One end clamped to the boom and the 
other end pointing straight up with 2 eyebolts at the top.  I then connect 
the truss cables to this support so when the antenna is raised to the tower 
the antenna is completely assembled.

This way I do not have to mess around with the truss cables at the top of 
the tower, either when installing the antenna(s) or removing it.

As a bonus, I can tilt my antennas while they are still on the tower for 
maintenance and not worry about the truss cables or the boom sag.

de Paul, W8AEF