[TowerTalk] Wilson TT-45

[N6KI Dennis Vernacchia]

Ed,

I have some specs on a Tristao 40 foot Tubular tower which is very similar
to what you have.

It is rated for 6 Sq. Ft antenna for 50 mph winds.

There is no spec for dead weight at top of tower but I have hams
 put Yagis Like a 4 element A4 Cushcraft with 40 mtr add on kit
and the KLM KT-34A 4 el yagi

I would say that antennas 50 lb sand under would be fine under 50 mph.
Beams like a TH-6 or TH7 might weigh towards 75 lB and might be a
risk over 50 mph especially with ice loading
but I am sure other comments on this reflector may shed more light.

Tristao eventually became U.S. tower
Take a look at specs at U.S. Tower and or
http://www.tashtowers.com/info.html (what use to be Tri-Ex )
for their 40 foot tubular towers and compare your tube section diameter 
with theirs
and you may get a clue what your will handle.

73, Dennis n6KI

Ed wrote:
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>   This is ke6qr, Gary in Vallejo, Ca. I have had a Wilson TT-45 (40 foot tubular tower) for 27 years now.  I recently ordered a Step IR tribander with 30/40 meter dipole kit. The antenna weighs 49 lbs. I need to find out what the Wilson Tower is rated for in weight. The Wilson company that made the Tower has been out of business for many years. Any help you can give me finding the weight capabilities would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Gary ke6qr                     
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