[TowerTalk] Broken Alpha Spid

[David Gilbert]

I haven't verified the numbers, but off the top of my head I'd bet that 
W0MU's antenna loads (both weight and wind load) are higher than yours 
by quite a bit.

73,
Dave   AB7E



On 2/26/2020 11:12 AM, Jeff Blaine wrote:
> Is that the RAK or BIG RAK?
>
> I have a pair of BIG RAK SPID here which have worked great in the 2 
> years they are up.  One of them has a 2 element moxon-like 40m JK, a 
> full size homebrew 30m and a 6 element 10 up top which I think is 
> probably similar in load to what you have.
>
> 73/jeff/ac0c
> alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
> www.ac0c.com
>
>
> On 2/26/20 9:29 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
>> It appears that my Alpha Spid cut loose in some heave wind recently. 
>> I am looking to upgrade to something else.  I am turning a 4 ele 
>> SteppIR with the 30/40 loop and a 2 ele Cushcraft 40.
>>
>> The Yaesu 2800 and Orion 2800 have been suggested.  I heard that you 
>> have to be careful with the Yaesu and the mounting bracket as you can 
>> break it.  I have a Green Heron Controller.
>>
>> It has also been suggested to get the NV or LXC mounting brackets for 
>> the Orion.
>>
>> Any other thoughts?
>>
>> W0MU