[TowerTalk] 2nd Rotor Shelf TX-455

[john@kk9a.com]

A mast 5' into the tower is very sufficient.  You don't have to mount your antenna at the top of the mast!

John KK9A

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Subject:  [TowerTalk] 2nd Rotor Shelf TX-455 
From:  "John Hudson" 
Date:  Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:20:00 -0600 
 

I just purchased a new TX-455 in August 2011 and it's installed with a 4L
30/40m Steppir with a Tilt Plate and a 22' chrome molly 2" mast. The rotor
shelf is apprx 5' into the tower and I have 17' sticking out. Now this adds
a pretty good load on the tower when raising and lowering. I want to drop
the rotor about 5 more feet into the tower but US Tower offers no accessory
shelf. The TX-455 bracings are slanted and not horizontal like Rohn tower

 

Has anyone added a 2 shelf other than wielding something place? 

Thanks

 

73

John

KO4XJ