Howdy, So I have erected many towers using a standard 12 foot gin pole, works great, but takes forever. However, what is the best practice these days for removing a 50-60 ft Rohn 25 tower? Gin pole o
Pulling each section down with a gin pole would require moving the gin pole down after each section removal. So wouldn't you need 2 clamps on the bottom of the gin pole and then one mid way up to sec
Jerry, Call any of your local industrial plumbing supply stores, they should be able to sell you a 20 foot length of black pipe. 73, Mike, KE6MRE -- Mike Lyon 408-621-4826 mike.lyon@gmail.com http://
And..... They may have the pipe he needs that isn't black pipe.... -- Mike Lyon 408-621-4826 mike.lyon@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/mlyon _______________________________________________ _____
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Howdy! Anyone have any idea how much tower trailers cost? Looking for something that erects to about 40 foot and is not on a huge trailer. Need it for doing site surveys in the hills so it may see a
I have an Elk River full harness too with the built-in seat. Love it. -mike Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTa
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Try looking up Red Wing Boots, they have quite a nice selection of work boots. Carhartt also makes work boots, too. It's what i wear but it seems they dont last as long as they used to. Either that o
Yeah, check out the freight companies like Yellow (YRC), Central Freight, Old Dominion, etc. I just had 1024 lbs of batteries shipped from Vegas to Norcal for about $300. Your part should be cheaper.
What is everyone out there using for tower climbing lanyards? I was eyeing something like this: http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=3330 Any other suggestions? Thanks, Mike -- M
Any rust on that tower/antenna or on the galvanized rope that is used to crank it up? -Mike, KE6MRE _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Tow
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Thank god i wasnt the only one that thought that... Wire tires on her support rope? The fall arrest which should be placed above her... Then, their is a tower safety article in that edition of QST. Q
The Wilson's are the Gold standard. However, they still suck. The Femtocells is the best way to go if you have internet connectivity. -Mike -- Mike Lyon mike.lyon@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in
The walk behind one may be a little too small for 1400 feet worth. I would rent one of these instead: https://www.atoolshed.com/equipment.asp?action=category&category=38&key=9117 -Mike -- Mike Lyon m
Jameco Newark Mouser They all carry FairRite -Mike _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http
Howdy! Anyone have any suggestions for a free standing 120ft tower that can accomodate 100 mph wind guests? Thanks, Mike _______________________________________________ ______________________________