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Why A 60 Foot Tower?

April 26, 2017foot Tower

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Why A 60 Foot Tower?

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The 60 foot tower height is based on standard design criteria. In accordance with FCC guidelines the lowest radiating antenna needs to be 30 feet above ground. A vertical separation of 20′ minimum is needed between the 800 Mhz transmit and receive antennas. This brings the tower to 50′. An additional 10′ is added for other antennas (VHF paging, voice, etc.) for a total of 60′. The tower height can be reduced with more detailed engineering if the facility is approved for construction.