[TowerTalk] OptiBeam OBDYA12-5 and NN4ZZ TiltPlate

[Art Greenberg]

John,

I have a tower that tilts over and a TiltPlate. There are several 
VHF/UHF antennas and a mast-mounted preamp in addition to a 4-element 
SteppIR that is mounted on the TiltPlate. The setup has made it possible 
for me to work on my antennas by myself without having to climb and rig 
tram lines, gin poles, etc.  Even without the SteppIR, which is the 
antenna I'm looking to replace, I'm sure there will be occasions to tilt 
the tower over.

Here is a link the the adapter for a 40mm square boom. Its not 
complicated at all:

http://nn4zz.com/40%20MM%20Square%20Boom.htm

-- 
Art Greenberg
WA2LLN
art at artg.tv


On 9/13/24 11:00, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> I can't really find much documentation on the site selling the tilt plate so
> I suggested shimming the bearing to make it level.  If there is another
> solution - great.  I guess the you have to be sure that the elements will
> clear the tower when it's tilting.  An easy option is just mount the antenna
> when the tower is vertical but maybe that's not possible for you.  With a
> quality rotator and quality coax and connectors, it should last for years
> without needing maintenance.
> 
> John KK9A