I would look at these Telelwave antennas. We have had very good luck with them on some pretty nasty sites here in Oregon.
http://www.telewave.com/pdf/TWDS-7045.pdf 175 MPH wind rating and 150 MPH wind rating with a 1/2" of ice loading. As Fred mentioned Kathrein Scala makes a pretty stout antenna also. I would think either one of these companies could come up with a solution for you that would outlast a fiberglass antenna in your extreme conditions. Good Luck, Joe - WA7JAW > > > > > > _____ > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of batwing411 > Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 12:07 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Heavy Duty Antenna question.... > > > > > > > well, i tried to search, but.. alas, sorting thru 1400+ posts just isn't > going to work. > > i need actual use facts on high altitude (>11k feet), severe duty antenna > selection... i've always been a stationmaster (fiberglass) antenna guy - and > never had a problem... but...i've never put an antenna up at this height. > > i am going to need something good for 150+ MPH winds, ICE, etc. > > Open to ideas. >
