DB5004S-MTD Jeff
-----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n2len Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 5:16 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: RFS PD220-N Question Regarding Mounting Clamps Hello Eric, Sorry I wrote the incorrect model. It's the PD220-2. The side mount part number you gave me is not what I am looking for. What I need is the top insulated support mount. I can't find it unless I am missing it somewhere. Telewave sells a similar product which I guess I can substitute it if I can find a RFS equivalent. Here is the link for the Telewave ANTM432 http://www.telewave.com/pdf/TWDS-7046.pdf --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Lemmon" <wb6...@...> wrote: > > Len, > > I'm not sure what a "PD220-N" antenna is, since the PD220 antennas > listed in my Celwave catalog have a digit after the hyphen. Anyway, > the side mount kit for a PD220 antenna is the PD503. It is adjustable > to mount the antenna between 6" and 7' away from the tower. The PD556 > is a shorter version that is limited to an offset of 3'. Both of > these kits mount on tower legs up to 2.375" diameter. There are other > kits for larger leg diameters, up to six inches. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of n2len > Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 1:48 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] RFS PD220-N Question Regarding Mounting > Clamps > > > > Maybe someone can give me a specific part number to order. I just > purchased a RFS PD220-N to be mounted on a Rohn 45 at the 170 foot > level. (190 total to the top) I will be replacing this antenna with a > Brand New Comtelco BSLL150-XL3 which has performed horribly. What a > BIG MISTAKE! > Here is my question: We currently have a lower base dual side arm > bracket mount that slides in and out from the tower with a small > vertical pole for the bottom brackets for the base of the antenna. > What are the correct upper insulated side mounts to protect the antenna from swaying in the wind? > RFS PART NUMBER? > How many are actually needed? > Are they ordered by length or are they adjustable like the lower base arm? > We can top mount the antenna, however I dont want the antenna to crack > from the winter wind and severe ice in the NYS mountains. > > Also, There are 2 towers the same height at this site. Literally right > next to each other. Should it make a dirrerence in polarization if the > top of the antenna clears the top of the tower? > > Should we make the tip clear or not? > > Input needed.... > > Warm Regards, > Len N2LEN > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
