pigjuice
join:2005-11-29
Le Roy, WV
| reply to hdman
Re: Re-peak?
Wildblue follows the FCC rule of at least 5' high to go around the radiation concerns. A single pipe, in my opinion, isn't suitable to hold that equipment. Even a thick wall pipe, properly cemented into the ground will have at least some twist in it (like a torsion bar). My main problem seems to be in the sleeve he put on top of the pole, which is at least 1/2" larger in diameter than the pole. Tightening the screws on the sleeve actually twists the mount.
That's why I want to go with a three legged antenna tower and a custom mount. I'm not building a tall tower, it's only 32' tall and it's made of the heaviest sections of a Rohn BX. They use these unanchored for up 100'. Mine will be next to a building and anchored in several places. It will also have a 125 cu/ft concrete base. It will serve as a frame for many of may antennas - wildblue, starband, Ku with a positioner, 2-3 terrestrial tv antennas, several wifi antennas a pcs antenna and probably more.
More to the point of my previous post, getting the Wildblue installation tools and literature really helped. I'm considering getting myself certified, just so I can provide people with some post installation and or post warranty support. But form my research so far, they won't work with you unless you pledge yourself to a reseller or become one. I don't like Wildblue enough to sell for them... |
