Ground Tower? Roof Tower?
What’s Best for Me?
A reliable, high-functioning amateur radio station requires a solid foundation that can robustly support a wide variety of ham radio antennas, even under extreme weather conditions.
Ground-mounted towers – whether stabilized by anchored guy wires, bracketed to the wall of a building, or free-standing on a large concrete base – do this job well for many ham radio applications.
But in many situations, a roof-mounted tower provides antenna support that is less expensive, stronger, and more versatile than a ground-mounted tower.
Benefits of a Carlson Roof Tower
The first advantages of a roof tower derive from the roof itself:
- The height of the roof
- A built-in buffer zone to enhance clear sky access
- A safe distance from potential hazards
The roof’s height also helps make a Carlson Roof Tower less expensive than a necessarily taller ground-mounted tower.
Additional Features:
- You don’t need the large land area required to anchor guy wires.
- No need to install an expensive concrete base.
- Precision-cut parts make tower assembly simple.
- Typically faster and less expensive to install.
- Can be fully tilted in place, enabling easy access for antenna adaptations and maintenance.
- Supports a wide variety of antennas – HF hex beam, VHF & UHF Yagis, LEO.
- Supports an Az-El 2-axis rotator.
We’re Here to Help!
Many factors can come into play in selecting the best rooftop mounting solution for your situation – the type and condition of your roof and under-structure; different methods of attaching the tower to your roof; antenna types, weights, and wind loads; and more.
Contact us to discuss your ham radio set-up and antenna mounting needs.
Email sales@rooftowers.com or call 707-223-4000.