Hi John,
If you put that I-beam that shallow in the ground it will give you very
little support. You have to put it down at least 2-3 ft!! That's why I
suggested a screw anchor with 4" or 6" disc, which is a lot easier. You can
find screw anchors in electrical contracting outlets/stores.
73 Bert, VE3NR
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of John Hudson
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 3:18 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Cc: 'EZ'; 'Eugene Jensen'
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 2nd Rotor Shelf TX-455
Chris it's always been a backup plan, even with the old tower, to use a
backstay. What I'm think now is using a 4" I-beam approx. 4-5' in length.
Dig a hole 6" deeper so it will be recessed. Attach a HD shackle to the
I-beam and cover it until I need to use it. Use a chain and HD chain binder.
I thought about the screw anchor but only ones I've seen the eyes were not
solid and I would be afraid it would pull apart.. now I have not researched
the communication type screw anchors but will probably go the heavy duty
route and use the I-beam
John
KO4XJ
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of EZ
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 10:54 AM
To: Eugene Jensen; towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 2nd Rotor Shelf TX-455
John,'
Using your truck as a dead man is a good idea, smart on your part. I wonder
if you can bury a dead man anchor several feet from your raising fixture
sqaure tube, and connect it with a good size cable/turnbuckle? (I think this
is called a back stay). It could even be made to be "hookup-able" when
needed, leaving the cable off most of the time so it doesn't get in the way
of the lawnmower, kids, XYL, etc.
Chris
KF7P
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eugene Jensen" <eugenejensen@nyc.rr.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 2nd Rotor Shelf TX-455
> So the problem is in your home brewed raising fixture is blowing out.
> There
> are a huge strain on the tower bring raised or lowered about mid-way. I
> change the Fulton 1550 it came from the factory and installed a Thern
> winch
> that I drive with a 1/2 Milwaukee Hole Shooter because it was a real
> workout
> to use. It your Antenna & Tower, but maybe it time to eat the bullet so
> to
> speak and buy the factory fixture before you lose it all. Just a thought.
> NN4ZZ tilt plate is a fairly heavy device by itself. I built one based off
> his published one for the hams and he a real gentleman so to speak. Mine
> cost me $300.00 more than to buy his and pain to find parts. So trying
> to
> save money in this cost me. Learn and live. The best to you and project.
> 73
> Gene K2QWD
>
>
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