On 8/12/2013 5:06 PM, Richard Karlquist wrote: The topic of adding guys to self supporting towers has been discussed a number of times on this reflector, but I am still not clear on exactly why it su
Thanks for the correction. I did say rough, but didn't think I was that far off<:-)) 73 Roger (K8RI) each set of guys, assuming no wind. There is not necessarily a support cable on a self-supporting
Harnesses were found "after the fact" If a friend or partner fell, what's the first thing you'd likely do at getting down? The harness is heavy and hinders your movements, yet two or three clicks an
To all: I have a used US towers HDX 555 I'm installing . US tower sent me new anchor bolts and a print of foundation and it says undisturbed soil and forms can't be left in hole. There are times when
To all: I have a used US towers HDX 555 I'm installing . I live in a sandy area and wonder how others have dug a 5x5x7 hole, installed reb ar cage, and filled with concrete, without it caving in? I'm
To all: I have a used US towers HDX 555 I'm installing . I live in a sandy area and wonder how others have dug a 5x5x7 hole, installed reb ar cage, and filled with concrete, without it caving in? Are
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I had replied to the thread about digging in sand, but nothing went through, or at least I couldn't see them. Then all of them turned up with the proper times and dates just a few minutes ago. I did
On 8/14/2013 9:47 PM, Tom Osborne wrote: Roger said: Harnesses were found "after the fact" If a friend or partner fell, what's the first thing you'd likely do at getting down? Hi Roger That is a very
I wonder why the de mil portable towers? They aren't a threat and could be put to good use by some EOCs around the country. Our EOC has a ham station right in the 911 call center which is part of th
Back in the old days, there was a lot of free climbing and I'm sure the stastics shoe it. Not just tower work, but bridges and buildings. Looking at photos of that construction sends chills up and do
On 8/15/2013 11:09 AM, Jim Lux wrote: On 8/14/13 8:00 PM, Roger (K8RI) wrote: On 8/14/2013 1:41 PM, Doug Ronald wrote: One small hitch (pun noted), they need to be destroyed before you can haul them
You eliminated "Gremlins"? 73 Roger (K8RI) 73, Mike NF4L I had replied to the thread about digging in sand, but nothing went through, or at least I couldn't see them. Then all of them turned up with
On 8/15/2013 11:41 AM, TexasRF@aol.com wrote: What ever happened to the old Telco creed "No job is so important and no service is so urgent that we can not take time to do our work safely"? Sacrifice