New Product Spotlight: Carlson Communications Roof Towers (Video)
If youโre looking for a practical solution to overcome limited space or HOA restrictions, Carlson Communications offers four sturdy aluminum roof tower options that provide a range of choices for mounting ham radio antennas, including Hex Beams, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite antennas, and othersโboth fixed or with a mounted rotator (Hy-Gain or Yaesu).
All towers are built to accept the Yaesu GS-065 thrust bearing, as well as mast diameters up to 2.5 inches and those extended up to seven feet. The towersโ legs, foot, and rotator shelf are constructed from 6061-T6 aluminum; X-braces are made from 5052-H32 aluminum; and hardware is stainless steel. Made in the USA, the towers are climbable with appropriate safety equipment.
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Visit DXEngineering.com to view complete details of Carlson Communications Roof-Mounted Antenna Towers.
IO-45HD: 4.2 feet tall; 25-inch base width; maximum antenna wind area at tower top: 13 square feet at 80 MPH; maximum antenna, rotator, and mast weight: 200 pounds.
Per Carlson, the IO-45HD is perfect for moderate-sized HF beam antennas such as the Hy-Gain HF Explorer-14, the DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam, and others.ย
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IO-610HD: 6 feet tall; 27-inch base width; maximum antenna wind area at tower top: 12 square feet at 80 MPH; maximum antenna, rotator, and mast weight: 200 pounds.
Per Carlson, the IO-610HD is perfect for moderate-sized HF beam antennas such as the Hy-Gain HF Explorer-14, Hy-Gain TH-3MK4, the DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam, and others, including Mosely, KIO, and Traffie Tech models.ย
IO-810HD: 8 feet tall; 32-inch base width; maximum antenna wind area at tower top: 12 square feet at 80 MPH; maximum antenna, rotator, and mast weight: 200 pounds.
Per Carlson, the IO-810HD is a good choice for small and moderate-sized HF beam antennas such as the Hy-Gain HF Explorer-14, Hy-Gain TH-3MK4, the DX Engineering XB-5 Hexx Beam, and others, including Mosely, KIO, and Traffie Tech models.ย
IO-815HD: 8 feet tall; 32-inch base width; maximum antenna wind area at tower top: 15 square feet at 80 MPH, 90% within one foot of tower top; maximum antenna, rotator, and mast weight: 250 pounds.
Per Carlson, the IO-815HD is perfect for small and moderate-sized HF beam antennas and an excellent choice for stacking a VHF beam along with a small HF beam.
Watch this Dayton Hamventionยฎ 2024 video of DX Engineeringโs Paul, KJ8EEP, interviewing Carlson Communications CEO, James Carlson, KE8ULJ, about his companyโs roof towers.
Also check out the Carlson Communications Heavy-Duty 25G Hinged Tower Base Plate at DXEngineering.com.
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