Rob Brown wrote:
Hello All,
I've justed moved into a new home and the XYL isn't crazy about my
plans to build my "dream tower" just yet. I was wondering how much
weight a push up telescopic mast such as the Rohn 50 foot guyed unit
could safely carry. Specifically I want to mount my MFJ 80-2 meter
vertical, which weighs in at 20 pounds, and an 80 meter dipole on a
side arm mount. Any thoughts from the group that meight prove helpfull
are welcome.

If it's well guyed and you keep it vertically straight it shold be OK
as far as the vertical is concerned. I'd be leery of hanging the 80M
dipole on a side arm because it would generate a torque load on the
mast which could cause problems. I'd forget the side arm and hang the
dipole on the mast as close as possible to a guy level. There might be
some issues with interactions between the vertical and the dipole on
80M.

Thanks and 73,
Rob Brown
KB8WWS

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