[TowerTalk] side mounts

[K8RI on TowerTalk]

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>     Most of the commercial solutions suggested here are internded to be 
> installed on straight, non-tapered tower sections.  The Trylon towers are 
> tapered.  If the suggested brackets are used to mount verticals on the 
> sides of the Trylons, those antennas will have a bit of a tilt to them. 
> FWIW.

With the steel angle which is almsost as strong as the commercial ones, just 
use spacers unter the top angle. Check with a level to make sure they are 
oriented properly both in the vertical and horizontal planes.  Be sure to 
paint the angle too<:-))

Unless you are installing a station master or other heavy antenna (or in 
very high wind areas)  the lighter mounts are superior to the heavy 
commercial ones. If need by you can go to 1 1/2" or even 2" angle for 
increased strength.

BTW DX engineering has some very nice clamps that work very well .  The 
insert fits the shape of the  roung tower leg.  If the Trylon has a flat 
surface it's even easier as no insert is needed...with the exception of 
shims to make sure the antenna will be straight.

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com (Use return address from here)
> 73 de
> Gene Smar  AD3F
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> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Craig Clark <jcclark at wildblue.net>
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>> >    4. SIDE MOUNTS (Robert)
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>> Try IIX in the Chicago area
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>> 73, Craig Clark, K1QX
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