OK, I read them again, and I got this: "The base should be a standard base plate but with one hole at each corner and secured to the concrete with 3/4" J bolts." Is there more than one standard base
I have a comprehensive Rohn catalog in PDF format that I found on the 'Net somewhere. (Google might turn it up.) It definitely specifies two brackets -- and does not allow for much length above the u
If you are more concerned about potential liabilities then I suggest that YOU hire a lawyer and a PE to examine all documents and be present at your installations. In the meanwhile those of us that c
I'm concerned about folks getting misinformation, inaccurate information and dangerous installation tips. Common sense is wonderful when appropriate, but dangerous when incorrect. Sorry, I just don'
Indeed. There's a classic exercise in a structures class where you analyze adding a welded gusset to a "T" joint (where one member joins another member at right angles, in the middle)(think of a ladd
35 years ago I lived in Seattle and was a member of the Western Washington DX club. It seemed everyone in the club used R25 and many installations were over the top in terms of loading of the R25. Se
Rick, Give me more details about how the tower was lifted and how it was carried to the new site. Doug 35 years ago I lived in Seattle and was a member of the Western Washington DX club. It seemed ev
This was 35 years ago, so I don't remember every detail, but what I basically remember is that they put long timbers under the rungs of the tower and had a bunch of hams lifting on the ends of the ti
Rick, Yes I remember Bill, PHO. He probably gave me a few new countries. A belated congratulations on a job well done in moving the tower. It sounds like it could have been a military manoeuvre. Doug