[TowerTalk] TA-25 vs GA25GD

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/29/2007 12:40:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>  I'm getting together parts for a 60-70 ft 25G for next  spring, and need 
some help on whether the GA25 guy bracket is needed or can  the TA-25 Torque 
Arm Stabilizer be used.

>  I know where some  TA-25's are available or should I wait to locate the 
GA25's

>   I guess what I'm asking, WHICH IS BETTER?
 
    You'd have to have a pretty aggressive  (overloaded?) 25G in order to 
justify the TA star bracket. It uses 6-way  guying and is used for microwave 
dishes that cannot tolerate any tower  twisting. Your ham antennas aren't that 
picky. Save the money and hassle - the  GA's are plenty.
 
Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH -
Professional tower services for hams
Cell: 206-890-4188



 



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