The modular design of Andrew Solutions towers allows you to configure both the height and structure to meet your specific requirements.

Towers can be configured with or without a full parallel section. The Type A tower has a full parallel section. The Type B tower has the parallel section completely removed. The information below explains which configuration may be best suited for specific applications.

For certain applications, you may opt to use a heavier section of the Light Medium tower instead of a Medium or Heavy tower. Some factors to consider are:

• Stringent restrictions on the twist and sway of the tower
• Excessive antenna loading
• Tower site located in high wind speed environment

When opting to use a heavier section of the Light Medium tower instead of a Medium or Heavy tower, the parallel section of the 46 m Light Medium tower (the top 6 m) is removed and only the bottom 40 m of the 46 m tower is used. In this configuration the tower is specified as a Type B tower.

The advantages and disadvantages of the Type B as opposed to the Type A tower are listed below:

Advantages: Stronger tower Low twist and sway

Disadvantages: Increased weight and cost Increased foundation size

This flexibility in tower application can also be used in other ways to meet customer objectives. Other sections of the tower could be used to meet specific client requirements.

For more information, please contact us at towers@commscope.com.