[TowerTalk] Multiple Tower Layout Application

[Andre VanWyk]

One more thing it helped me with was in the design of my 80m 4SQ. I was able to optimize anchor points so I could actually share anchor points, saving me time and money.

The 3D model would be very cool!

73
NJ0F

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> On Feb 26, 2018, at 8:01 AM, "john at kk9a.com" <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
> 
> Yes, excellent point Andre.  I also did this to ensure that the beams will clear the guys while rotating.  I have Solidworks too, perhaps someday I will make a 3D model of my towers and antennas.
> 
> John KK9A
> 
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> 
>> On Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 8:52 AM, Andre VanWyk <nj0f at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> You can even optimize Yagis on the tower to see where the would clear guy wires when they rotate. Great tool.
>> 
>> 73
>> NJ0F
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> > On Feb 26, 2018, at 5:37 AM, "john at kk9a.com" <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > I always lay out my towers on a survey drawing using AutoCAD. You can see
>> > where the anchors fall, measure distance between the house and tower(s)
>> > and it is quite easy to move things around once it is drawn.
>> >
>> > John KK9A
>> >
>> >
>> > To:    Towertalk Reflector
>> > From:    Byron Tatum
>> >
>> >
>> > Hello-   Does anyone know of computer applications to assist in the
>> > layout of
>> > multiple guyed towers?   I am wanting to lay out 3 of 45G guyed towers (per
>> > Rohn 130 MPH spec) in the most logical format based on these criteria:1. A
>> > 100'
>> > tower for HF antennas.2. A pair of 120' towers for VHF, UHF and SHF.3. A
>> > building housing the hamshack will be located close to center, between the
>> > pair
>> > of 120' towers, in order to reduce feedline (1-5/8") lengths and attempt to
>> > equalize lengths to each tower.4. The 100' tower can be somewhat further away
>> > as feedline (1/2", 7/8") losses will not be as serious.5. The property
>> > available for towers is close to square being 380' per side. I am
>> > attempting to
>> > try and keep as much as possible toward the west property side. This
>> > square is
>> > close to having edges running N-S and E-W.
>> > I have drawn out several plans on graph paper whereby there are
>> > no "interweaving" guy wires. I was hoping to be able to capitalize on having
>> > clear stretches between towers to run dipoles or loops but it is very
>> > difficult
>> > to try and use the minimum of space and accomplish such. I am faced with this
>> > task at a new QTH that I am starting work at and wanted to try and get the
>> > best
>> > possible layout. I plan to put up a metal shop building/hamshack in an
>> > appropriate place between towers. I have been planning for this and have
>> > enough
>> > guy wire insulators/hardware to break up guy wires every 27' to try and
>> > minimize HF interaction.  I would consider "interweaving" the guy wires to be
>> > able to get towers a little closer and minimize feedline runs.Thanks,   Byron
>> > W5FH
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