[TowerTalk] climbing towers not built by pros

[Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>]

At 05:16 AM 8/25/2004, Csamiam5@aol.com wrote:

> Would you climb a tower built by some one other than a pro?
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>   Sammy F. Smith
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>   270-577-0708

Yes, of course.  I climb my 97-foot Rohn 25 frequently.  I built it myself, 
my first tower, with the advice of other experienced hams and a lot of 
input from Towertalk.  I *do* routinely check the guy anchors, all 
turnbuckles, etc. before I get on the tower.  I would be more careful of 
towers built by other people, particularly if I was unaware of the status 
of preventive maintenance, and I'm aware that a lot of unsafe towers are 
out there..


73, Pete N4ZR
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