[TowerTalk] Boom-to-Mast Tilt fixture

[Jim Lux]

On 12/22/13 9:36 AM, Joe wrote:
> I believe you're referring to the TiltPlate by Al, NN4ZZ.  Truly a life
> saver!  And I believe it's a "boom", but your choice may be a better
> one.... ;-)
>
> http://www.nn4zz.com/tiltplate.htm
>

An incredibly simple idea that works well.

We used something like this at W6VIO field day. Makes life a LOT easier, 
because the elements stay reasonably parallel to the ground.  Ours did 
not have a latch or anything, so I guess a big wind could flip it up.

Uh, make sure you put it on the correct way.  If you install it upside 
down, your antenna elements stay in plane with the tower. And, make sure 
you install the antenna with the elements cross ways to the swinging 
plate.  I've made both mistakes.  Fortunately, you will notice this as 
you raise the tower.