Bob How bout you set the rebar on chairs then pour it all at once. JOE KG4VBR To: <towertalk@contesting.com> JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Ok Bob They make a fixture just for the purpose of holding the rebar up off the dirt,or stone in your case.They come in different sizes,are made from heavy wire,and look like a small chair with no ba
Does anyone know of any Rohn dealers in the state of Florida?Thanks in advance. JOE KG4VBR JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Wow Mike 1 day to prepare is not a lot of time but here goes.Cities can limit the height of structures,It depends on the zoning where your tower is located.In the city I reside in the LDR(land develo
I will be erecting a Rohn 45G tower with a 45AG4 top section,2 TB3 thrust bearings and a Yaesu G-1000 rotor.The problem I'm having is the 45AG4 top section is not readily available,as with most 45G t
Very true bill always read the entire code section then read it again.One word can make all the difference in the interpritation.Good point. JOE KG4VBR To: <towertalk@contesting.com> JOE PATRICK SENI
Every station needs a good ground system.Lots of different views as to what is best.1 It's hard to ground something to much and 2 Lightning pretty much goes where ever it wants to.You can reduce the
Your LDR(land development regulations)or municipal code should have a definitions section.Its most likely in the second chapter of the code.If there is no definition for this then you go to the dicti
Has anyone ever permited a tower in Broward County Fl.?Also when and was it under the new Fl building code?Would like to hear your experience's and problems.Thanks in advance. Joe KG4VBR
If there permitting 140MPH its not because its built better,but someone swears it is.Thats the easy part J PATRICK KG4VBR To: <towertalk@contesting.com> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Have the local utility company locate any lines or service that may be in the area.It's a free service if done before you dig.Done after can be quite expensive! J PATRICK KG4VBR
I agree with steve.If the contractor doesn't know the answer then maybe you should check out some other contractor's.Never hurts to get some other prices. J PATRICK KG4VBR To: <towertalk@contesting.c
Jason You will need drawings(2 copies)signed and sealed by an engineer.If the manufacturer can not provide these,then you would hanve to hire an engineer to provide them.If the drawings you have now
HELLO GROUP Does anyone have any suggestions/tips on soldering/attaching the rotor plug to the control cable?These old eyes just can't see like they used to!Thanks for the help in advance. JOE KG4VBR
David I'd have to agree with Jim.One pissed off neighbor or one phone call is all it takes to start the process.And you won't like it when it happens.I made a post on 03/10/03 asking about permits in
Jim I have a 45AG top section and the rotor shelf is 5' from the top of the tower.You just have to play with the shelf to fit it in tower.The top of the tower has a TB-3 thrust bearing.Halfway betwee
Hello Richard The question you may want to ask is who has Rohn in stock,ready for shipment or pickup.10' sections must ship by truck.8' or less can go ups(alot cheaper).I just put some new 45G and ha
Hello Mark You didn't say if you want a remote switch or one in the shack.If it's in the shack I use an Alpha Delta.No problems with this one.Hope this helps.You can get them with SO-239 or N connect
1 wrench vs 10 that belt can get awful heavy after some time up top.Last time I went up to install a rotor cable for my G 1000DXA when I went to slip the weather boot on I noticed the metal sleeve fo