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Re: [TowerTalk] Rohm 45g Takedown Tips Wanted

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rohm 45g Takedown Tips Wanted
From: "Robert West" <robert.west@just-micro.com>
Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 21:27:22 -0400
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Thanks for the advice.  Very much appreciated.  It's been up for only 10 
years, not too old but I'm sure we'll have a chore taking it all down.


Bob-

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <K7LXC@aol.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>; <robert.west@just-micro.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rohm 45g Takedown Tips Wanted


>
> In a message dated 5/2/2010 7:30:14 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
>
>>  I've taken down a few 25g towers but this is my first  45g takedown.
> 200 foot with a Torque Arm Stabilizer.  Never had to  deal with that one.
>
>>  Any do's or don't's?
>
>>  Yes, using a Gin Pole, Jack, Snatch Block, etc.   Safety is number one
> with this crew.  I have the basics covered, just  looking for any weird
> issues to be prepared for.  New territory for  me.
>
>
>    Sure. Strip everything off of the top section  before lowering it -
> e.g. rotator, guys, mast, etc. It'll be heavy enough  without all that
> extraneous stuff on it. If it has the Guy Assembly, you might  consider 
> taking that
> off too. And definitely take the TAS (star bracket) off.  The lighter it 
> is
> - the easier it'll be.
>
>    Have a TowerJack handy - you'll probably have  trouble getting some of
> the sections apart. I think that's what you meant by  Jack above. A car
> bottle jack or scissor jack will also work but aren't as  handy.
>
>    Have a bucket for all the parts you take off. And  plan a good lunch
> for the crew!
>
> Cheers & GL,
> Steve    K7LXC
> TOWER TECH -
> Professional tower services for hams
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