Try to find an engineer that has worked in your jurisdiction before.The process always seems to go smoother when the building department knows who they are dealing with.I don't know if your going to
Mike Force 12 builds antennas for any wind load you might need. Joe K4XZ JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH _______________________________________________ See: ht
How about a Force 12.Works great on my C3S. Joe K4XZ JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.
Steve If you put the tower next to the house,you will have to deal with the birds and what comes with them. Joe K4XZ JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ___________
Hello Charles I have the G-1000DXA 35' up on rohn 45G.It turns a Force 12 C3S/HH.The HH is for 140 MPH wind load.This antenna weighs 75#.The rotor is on one shelf,then there is another shelf with a t
Steve Check the manufacture recomendation for the type of tower you want to erect.Watch out for the bird droppings around and on your house. Joe K4XZ JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR
Hello Bob All the Items you mention should be on the plans you submit .If not let your design professional add them.All plans submitted must be signed & sealed.I agree make a friend at the building d
Well Bob I believe the size fot the HD Bracket are:KY1201 & KY1207 1.5" X 1.5" X .130.KY1202,KY1203 & KY1205 2" X 2" X .130.The P/N are from the Rohn detail. Joe K4XZ JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECH
Hello Terry If you only pick up 2 or 3 sections in each lift,You can use the cross bracing. I believe the top of each section has straight piece on all sides.You can loop it with straps or use shackl
The board might say you don't need a permit but the building department could be a whole different story.Anything you get make sure its in writing and get the names and bussiness cards of whom ever y
It is absolutely amazing the power of mother nature and what can happen when she gets mad.Engineered structures designed for survival fail while a cracker house on the next block or even next door is
Alan Sometimes it's easier to seek forgivness than to get permission.I Told all of mine but have known them all for 10 years so it was not a problem. 73 Joe K4XZ JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICA
Hello Alan I second the motion.You gotta get him to write it down and sign it.Let him use your Pen!Good Luck. 73 Joe K4XZ JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ______
Steve All the detail drawings you need are in the Rohn Consumer Catalog.I'm looking at the permit set of plans for my tower.I used the base detail,the ground detail,the tower section detail,and the b
Todd Try this link.http://www.n5xu.ae.utexas.edu/rfsafety/ 73 Joe K4XZ JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH _______________________________________________ See: http
Hello Alan I've been running a G-1000DXA For 8 months now.It turns a Force 12 C3S with ease.The antenna is on a 10' mast 5' above the top of one of 2 TB-3 thrust bearings.The rotor sets on another sh
Hello Al You hit the nail on the head.The first shelf is about 5' down from the flat top.It holds the rotor.The 2nd shelf is about 2.5' down from the flat top.It holds the first thrust bearing.Then c
Hello Alan Again I have not seen conduit up the tower for feedline.The reasons are as stated in the other posts.Also you must protect PVC from UV exposure.I have seen hard pipe up for ac voltage for
How about Cad WEld ,Exothermic,or one shots.I believe these are made exactly for this purpose. Joe K4XZ JOE PATRICK SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ________________________
Well Todd I have seen this topic debated several times with just as many opinions.Living in the state of Florida with high water table and high humidity,I can only give you my opinions due to local c