[TowerTalk] Skyhawks on TIC Rings? - Update

[Bud Trench]

The 3 stack of KT36XA's have been de-installed and replaced by Skyhawks
thanks to some strong work performed by W2GD and W2RQ.  I changed the
Skyhawk boom weight distribution such that the Skyhawk balance point
corresponds to the middle of the 22" TIC ring cradle.  This required the
addition of 5 pounds of ballast to the front of the boom.  I also added a
rope truss.

 

The SWR plots look very good.  So far, I am pleased with the results.

 

73,

 

Bud AA3B

 

From: Bud Trench <aa3b.bud at gmail.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 12:21 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Skyhawks on TIC Rings?

 

I currently have a 3 stack of KT36XA's on a Rohn 55G tower.  They are
mounted on TIC Rings - Model 1122E.  I am considering replacing the KT36XA's
with Skyhawks.  

 

Does anyone have experience mounting Skyhawks on my configuration - Rohn 55G
/ Model 1122E TIC rings?   If so, was there anything tricky about the
installation?

 

Any other thoughts or advice?

 

I know that K3WW is using a similar configuration and I have already gotten
an input from Chas.

 

73,

 

Bud AA3B