Chuck Kelsey wrote:
> Side mounting is going to be much better mechanically, assuming you bracket
> at the top of the antenna as well.
>
> If you can afford to give up coverage to the back of the tower, this is not
> a bad choice.
>
> Chuck
> WB2EDV
>
>>
>>Just want to get some input on what
On Sun, 9 Jan 2005, Kevin Custer wrote:
> BTW: I have never seen a failed Sinclair SRL-229 that has been SB
> equipped. I have seen Stationmasters hit so hard it blew the decoupling
> sleeve (aluminum mount) down through the double clamps like someone hit
> it with a 500 lb. sledge hammer.
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Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB224 Mounting On Top or Side Which is
Better
w9mwq wrote:
>Just want to get some input on what users think. I have the option
>to mount a DB224 on the top of a tower o
w9mwq wrote:
>Just want to get some input on what users think. I have the option
>to mount a DB224 on the top of a tower or side mounted at the top,
>which would be best, in regards to noise verses stability, etc.
>
I top mounted a brand new DB-224E on top a 200 foot tower about 7 years
Well as far as coverage goes, I would put the antenna on the side of the
tower that is going to be covering the largest part of the county. Then we
are planning on putting in three remote bases to cover the county.
>
> Side mounting is going to be much better mechanically, assuming you
bracket
Mathew,
I've had experience both ways. Top mount
in the absolute clear and side mount 19" away on guyed tower
with 36" face.
Top mount was super for omni-directional coverage but the
absolute pits for lighting requiring isolating the repeater cabinet from the
floor and bringing everyt
Side mounting is going to be much better mechanically, assuming you bracket
at the top of the antenna as well.
If you can afford to give up coverage to the back of the tower, this is not
a bad choice.
Chuck
WB2EDV
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