[TowerTalk] Tower for a DB36

[damon stewart]

Im not positive but I do belive the HDX572 is a stronger tower.  Its hard to
compare the two when they don't use the same wind speed and standards.  All
of the tower sections for the HDX are slightly larger then the LM and the
overall weight is several hundred lbs more, that does go a long way.

Karl wont discuss any other brand of tower if asked.  I still waiting for a
call back from USTower.

Damon Stewart, KJ7E


On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Al Williams <alwilliams at olywa.net> wrote:

> Are you sure that the HDX572 "is the next step up?".
> I have had both and while the HDX572 looked stronger, with large diameter
> tubing, the specs was rated less that the LM470 (according to my memory).
> The   LM470 tubing was changed a number of years ago to have stronger
> strength. Check it out and be sure to compare ratings at identical wind
> speeds.
>
> k7puc
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "damon stewart" <wsmc551 at gmail.com>
> To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 1:48 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower for a DB36
>
>
>
>  Having a hard time deciding on a proper tower for a Steppir DB36.  The
>> LM470
>> is with in the budget but I fear it may be just a bit light.  Maybe, maybe
>> not but I would prefer to error on the side of caution especially given
>> the
>> consequences.
>>
>> Next up would be the HDX-572 and then the DX70.  I KNOW the DX70 would
>> have
>> no problems at all but its a bit out of my price range.   The HDX-572 is
>> at
>> the upper limit but if the LM470 wont work what choice do I have.
>>
>>
>