[TowerTalk] rooftop tower for satellite array: Central Florida

[normn3ykf at stny.rr.com]

---- Jim Cassidy <jc_ki7y at q.com> wrote: 
> Satellite sled mounts are used mainly on flat roofs only.  I have done one that was a saddle over a peak roof.  Mainly used for fairly small dish size although I have seen a couple in the 6-8ft range.

Jim KI7Y

Thanks all for the contributions. The saddle sled is the type I'd need. My problem is getting it by code. I would have to have the windload and structural calcs done by an engineer to ensure that it's right. Code is crazy here. Any ideas?

The issue is that the property needs a new roof. Installation of a crank up/tilt over tower is a large expense. The plan of the property does not lend itself well to do it.  If it's easier and cheaper now to do the roof structure upgrade, get my array up at a decent altitude, so be it.

Just kicking a can down the road, so to speak.
73 de Norm n3ykf