For my MA770 install, it called for a 3X3X7ft hole. Well, I rented a Bobcat
with a 12" auger and bored about 4 holes. I then went into the hole and
used an electric jack hammer and made it deeper and somewhat square.
Of course, I was 15 years younger then and was in better shape. But it
worked...
Ray,
N6VR/W7YA
Near Prescott, AZ
On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 8:28 AM jc-smith@comcast.net <jc-smith@comcast.net>
wrote:
> Hi Mike,
>
> I did exactly that same thing years ago. Used an auger to dig the base
> for my MA-550MDP. I also had the motorized raising fixture.
> Unfortunately, I'm away from home and don't have access to my plans/permit
> stuff. You'll probably hear from someone else about this but if not, keep
> in touch and I'll dig out my info when we get home.
>
> 73 - JC, K0HPS
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> Fatchett W0MU <w0mu@w0mu.com>
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] MA-550 Installation
>
> The tubular tower that I was looking for is actually a MA-550. The UST
> documents call for a hole 3x3x6 deep for the base. I would prefer to
> use a 36 inch auger. Has anyone done this? The hole would need to be
> 7.64 ft deep to account for the rounding of the corners to achieve the 2
> CU yards of concrete.
>
> I would like to motorize the tilt over feature to be used in the field.
> I am looking for recommendations.
>
> I you have other helpful hints I am all ears!
>
>
> Mike W0MU
>
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