[TowerTalk] The right tower

[Joe - WDØM]

The US Tower TX-455 has a tilt over option.  My tower has withstood 90 
mph gusts with a SteppIR 4L with the 30/40 add on.  I also have the 
NN4ZZ TiltPlate that brings everything down to ground level - no more 
climbing. 

My web page has some pictures of the installation and how easy it is to 
work on the antenna system.

http://www.wd0m.com

Hope that helps!

73
-- 

Joe WDØM
Pagosa Springs, CO
HTTP://www.wd0m.com



w4lde wrote:
> I was getting ready to order the  US Tower MARB-550 55ft tubular tower 
> and first decided to look once again at the US Tower WEB site for ratings.
>
> US Tower has updated there web site and now has new HAM tower 
> brochures.  The Tubular towers (550) now only show a 10sq' rating based 
> on 50MPH.
>
> My plan is to mount a SteppIR 3-element with the 30/40 meter kit which 
> runs about 8 sq'.  I am in a 70MPH zone. 
>
> I check out several catalogs online one being Texas Towers and they 
> still show that same 9 sq' rating at 70mph and  22sq' at 50mph.
>
> The base is poured but so be it if I have to change.
>
> I am getting up in years and my climbing days are over, I was also 
> planning on the tilt over accessory from US Tower. 
>
> I have looked at the Aluma tower crank up and with guys is rated at 
> 80mph at 25sq ft.  Its also available with a tilt over base.
>
> If there was a way to guy the MARB I would feel much safer?  To go with 
> the Aluma is a 40% add but maybe worth the money in the long run.
>
> If a tilt over assembly was available through US Tower for the  TX or 
> the HXD series then I would go that route.  Not shown on web site.  Also 
> the TX and HXD are now rated at 50mph but I would have enough safety 
> margin with either at 70mph.
>
> Need to get on with it before the next solar cycle comes and goes hi 
> hi.  Any advice or comments are welcomed.
>
> 73 de
> Ron W4LDE