[TowerTalk] How much can an AB-577 carry?

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> I am thinking about a little more antenna, and wonder what other
> people have used successfully on this tower. By successful, I'm
> thinking of relatively long-term longevity, wind survival, etc.
K7NV has a TH7 on one AB-577 and a 402CD on another:
   <https://k7nv.com/id3.htm>

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2022-06-22 2:42 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> I have a C-3E in an AB-577 rocket launcher, which Force 12 rated at 5.9 
> square feet of wind load.  I am thinking about a little more antenna, 
> and wonder what other people have used successfully on this tower. By 
> successful, I'm thinking of relatively long-term longevity, wind 
> survival, etc.
> 
> I've heard anecdotes from a lot of people, but want to look at wind 
> loading from various antennas/combinations.
> 
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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