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1. [TowerTalk] Cutting cross brace on Rohn 65 (score: 1)
Author: "KJ6RA" <kj6ra@starband.net>
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 12:46:27 -0800
I am looking for some opinions on possibly cutting one cross brace to accommodate a rotator. The problem I have is IF I mount a Big Boy PST71 in this tower (Rohn 65) the motor protrudes in such a way
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-03/msg00108.html (7,182 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Cutting cross brace on Rohn 65 (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@comcast.net
Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2004 21:16:56 +0000
In my non structurally educated opinion, yes this would greatly impact the integrity of the tower. And if I may be so bold, what type of load are you going to put on top of a self supporting tower ac
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-03/msg00109.html (8,661 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Cutting cross brace on Rohn 65 (score: 1)
Author: "Tower (K8RI)" <tower@rogerhalstead.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 16:58:18 -0500
You may be able to turn the motor by removing the bolts to the gear case and positioning it horizontally. I had to do that with mine. A word of warning, that gear head is full of oil and I'd call the
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-03/msg00110.html (9,524 bytes)

4. RE: [TowerTalk] Cutting cross brace on Rohn 65 (score: 1)
Author: "KJ6RA" <kj6ra@starband.net>
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 14:10:55 -0800
Thanks for that idea Roger, that might be a possibility. The consensus is DON'T cut the brace. That was my original thought also, but thought I would ask. If they had the PST 61's in stock and could
/archives//html/Towertalk/2004-03/msg00111.html (10,624 bytes)


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