[TowerTalk] new tower / antenna proposal

[Mark Robinson]

James asked


> Hello:
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> I'm developing a long-term proposal for a second tower and antenna. My 
> first
> tower is a UST 72' crank-up with Force 12 yagis for HF and 6M. For the new
> tower, I would like to put a StepIR MonstIR up at least 100 feet. I live 
> in
> a 70 mph wind county in rural NW TN.
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> After looking at some of the internet offerings, I have a question. What
> kind of tower do I need ? This is truly a monster antenna with 70 foot
> elements - about as long as my present tower is tall ! This will produce
> tremendous torque when rotated (or just standing still in any breeze). I 
> was
> anticipating using Rohn 45G for this but looking at their web site, it 
> looks
> as if 55G is even undersized for this. The University of Michigan ARC has 
> 30
> feet of 55G mounted on the roof of a building with this antenna ! WOW! 
> Nice
> club ! There is a contest station in 6Y that has not one, but 2 of these
> dream antennae mounted on Rohn 45G in a stack ! Amazing.
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> The game is 40 meters with optimum height being 'way up there' ! HI In a
> couple of years it will be a major DX and contest band with the departure 
> of
> the broadcasters. That's what I'm looking for.
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> Your thoughts, please. Thanks as always.
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> 73, Jamie
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> WB4YDL
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Yes 40m is  going to be a great bad when all the BC QRM is removed. How 
would a 40m 4 square stack up against the Monster IR


Mark N1UK G3ZZM