[TowerTalk] Aluminum Masts

[JC Smith]

Sorry, that was a bit blunt.  What I meant was you need to calculate your
load and see what kind of mast will handle it.  Obviously, "regular"
aluminum (like 6061-T6) won't handle the load steel will, size for size.
OTOH, if you really need aluminum for some reason, there are some really
strong alloys that will (at a price) match, and even outperform, some
steels.  I bought a military surplus, telescoping aluminum mast at a
swapmeet many years ago.  Have no idea what the alloy is, but it's one
heavy-duty chunk of metal.

Steve, K7LXC, who sponsors this reflector, has a nice little program called
MARC (Mast Antenna Rotator Calculator) that will help you figure out what
you need.  You might check it out at: http://www.championradio.com/misc.html

73 - JC, K0HPS


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of JC Smith
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 7:52 PM
To: britech at earthlink.net; 'Tower Talk Reflector'
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Aluminum Masts

"Expert" opinion:  do the math.
Link to aluminum masts: http://www.texastowers.com/aluminum.htm

73 - JC, K0HPS


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Allen R. Brier
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 6:36 PM
To: 'Tower Talk Reflector'
Subject: [TowerTalk] Aluminum Masts

Sometime recently, someone provided a source for aluminum masts. I would
like to get that information again, please.



Also, what "expert" opinions can I get from the group on using aluminum
masts vs. steel?



73,



Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ



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