[TowerTalk] US Tower TX-472

[K4SAV]

Makes sense that a large rotator will not fit in that tower.  It's only 
rated for 10.3 sq ft at 70 mph.  The antennas you listed will be much 
more than that.  I have the same antennas (4 el SteppIR + XM240) on an 
HDX-555 (rated for 29.5 sq ft at 70 mph) and that maxes out the tower 
out at 74 mph with gusts to 95.

Jerry, K4SAV

Tom Martin wrote:

>I lost my tower and antennas a few weeks ago in a storm and I am now considering a UST crank up.  I received a decent price on the TX-472, with shipping from their Kansas plant a big break in costs.  However, the size of the top section is a concern.  I have the C.A.T.S. RD-1800 rotor and, according to their e-mails, this won't fit in the 12 1/2" section.  The medium duty HyGain rotors are the only ones recommended.  I want to have a StepIR 4 element 6-20 and a 2 element 40 meter beam on the mast.  
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>I really like the RD-1800.  It has turned a 5 element 20, 2 element 40, and 3 element 10 meter beam w/o a problem for 5 years.  I can't see going to a lighter duty rotor because of UST's small top section.
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>The Tashjian LM-470 top section is wider and I would have no problem but the shipping from CA would be quite expensive.
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>I can't climb anymore and the crank up is the best choice for me.
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>Does anyone have a comment about the rotor issue.  I can't believe that all UST TX series owners are using Ham IV, or CD-45 rotors.
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>73,  Tom W8JWN
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