well i guess mine havent worked they have only been in the ground for 15 years
just stuck in the ground with guys on them.
maybe those engineeers need to pay a visit to my qth.
73
bob k0wtz
all things are possible in Christ Jesus our savior
--- On Mon, 2/11/13, Robert Mcgraw <rmcgraw@blomand.net> wrote:
From: Robert Mcgraw <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Rohn 25G; hinged bases
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Cc: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>, "Roger Rippy"
<svtincup@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, February 11, 2013, 5:13 PM
Please read the Rohn installation specifications. Tower movements cause
a uplifting force on the upwind side and a downward force on the down
wind side.
Not having a proper concrete pier at the base is a very dangerous condition.
73
Bob, K4TAX
> roger
>
> i dont know where this came from but a ham friend of mine did use a house
> bracket and a ground mount i took it down for him it wasnt in concrete
> you really dont need it. i have 1 100ft tower guyed tower strait in the
> ground no concrete and another 120ft same deal of course they are guyed
> very well.
>
> those towers have now been up 15 years and no problems.
>
> by the way he had a 7 el. thunderbird on top of it plus a 2 mtr ant. so
> dont be afraid. if you need me just drop a note i can advise.
>
> all things are possible in Christ Jesus our savior
>
> --- On Sat, 2/9/13, Roger Rippy <svtincup@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Roger Rippy <svtincup@yahoo.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Rohn 25G; hinged bases
> To: "TenTec@contesting.com" <TenTec@contesting.com>
> Date: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 1:29 PM
>
>
> Thanks for the comments regarding hinged bases and lifting towers with
> Rohn 25G; especially those
> who took the time to respond off-line with their experiences, pictures,
> and suggestions. It was
> great that WA7U even offered to help climb the tower if necessary!!
> Thanks to these comments
> I have decided that I will stick with Plan A and order the free standing
> (non-hinged) tower kit
> from Hill Communications. I do not need a wobbly tower; I do not want to
> use guys on a short
> tower (35'); and I do not want to bracket the tower to the house. So now
> comes the fun part....
> Hi Hi 73s W7RIP Roger Rippy Bozeman, Montana
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