"rickman" wrote in message
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Why is a guyed ladder a "Rube Goldberg contraption"? All that matters
is the strength of the materials and the mechanics of the design. I
expect a ladder designed to carry 250 lbs of person to be more than up to
the task of holding a 15 lb antenna. Likely much more so than most of the
antenna towers that would be used for similar applications.


For short time usage such as field day I am sure it is ok.
For long term usage at home I don't think I would do it with a very large
antenna. Ladders are designed to lay on a wall at a certain angle. That is
why the legs are sort of an I beam type of construction. They are not made
to take sideways torque like a large beam would put on with the wind load.



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