[TowerTalk] Boom-to-Mast Tilt fixture

[Alan Swinger]

Thanks to all . . . N4ZZ is what I was looking for.
73,
Alan K9MBQ


-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Lux <jimlux at earthlink.net>
>Sent: Dec 22, 2013 1:15 PM
>To: towertalk at contesting.com
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Boom-to-Mast Tilt fixture
>
>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.
>
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