[TowerTalk] Rotator and Beam advice requested

[Richard Solomon]

Probably to keep the tape
from flexing in the wrong
direction.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 6:19 PM, Stan Stockton <wa5rtg at gmail.com> wrote:

> I thought a StepIR had some kind of conductive flexible tape on inside of
> fiberglass.  If so, what's up with retracting elements to reduce wind load?
>
> Stan, K5GO
>
> Sent from Stan's IPhone
>
>
>
> > On Aug 19, 2016, at 7:44 PM, Chris Hoelzle <choelzle at cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hello All. I am putting up a 80 foot Rohn 55G. I am in a 115 mph wind
> zone.
> >
> >
> >
> > I need Beam advice - I have just about settled on a StepIR DB36. Even
> though
> > the specs show 100 mph for the beam, in talking to the factory, I am told
> > "it will be fine" as long as you retract the elements in high wind. Is
> that
> > true or should I go a different direction?
> >
> >
> >
> > I like the simplicity of the StepIR as my alternative will be multiple
> beams
> > and ring rotators and all that fun.
> >
> >
> >
> > Second question - Assuming I go with the 55G and the DB36, can anyone
> guide
> > me to a good reliable rotator that I won't have to rebuild every year.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks so much
> >
> >
> >
> > NN6CH
> >
> > Chris Hoelzle
> > choelzle at cox.net
> > Laguna Niguel, CA
> >
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