It would be best to provide coverage in a 360 pattern...
--- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Matthew Kaufman <matt...@...> wrote:
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> Is the desired coverage area perfectly circular?
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> Matthew Kaufman
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> n2len wrote:
> > I was given the opportunity of placing 3 repeater antennas at the very top
> > of a 180 foot cellphone monopole tower. A horizontal arm mounted on the top
> > of the monopole will allow the mounting of my 3 repeater antennas.
> > Horizontal separation should be no less than 6 feet apart from each other.
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> > Here are my 2 questions:
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> > We will be mounting 2 meter, 220, and a 440 repeater antennas.
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> > 1:
> > What do you recommend between a choice of either RFS or Telewave
> > Superstation Master Type or DB224E Dipole type for top mounting?
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> > Pros and Cons of each. I heard many stories about cracking for both. Wind
> > load...
> > These antennas will be top mounted!
> > Located in the Catskill Mtns, Snow & Ice are problems. High winds etc....
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> > 2: What do you feel about the pattern/reflection with having 3 verticals
> > atop next to each other spaced say 6 feet apart?
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> > Thank you for your input:
> > Len N2LEN
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