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21. [TowerTalk] Without Benefit of Concrete (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 10:25:59 +0000; [snip] Bob, out of curiosity, how many house brackets and at what height? [snip] 73 Malcolm KR4HP -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Admi; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00343.html (8,753 bytes)
22. [TowerTalk] Without Benefit of Concrete (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 12:49:39 +0000; Whoops!!! I didn't look far enough. In the 25G parts list, Rohn "stars" this base along with others that "...must be bracketed or guyed at all times." 73 Malcolm KR4HP -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.conte; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00349.html (9,597 bytes)
23. [TowerTalk] Now What? (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 09:48:30 +0000; [snip] [snip] The maximums for freestanding 25G and 45G are: 25G 40' 1.5 sfwl @70 mph (2.4 yds concrete) 45G 45' 2.3 sfwl @70 mph (4.1 yds concrete) The base of a freestanding tower has to be imbedde; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00366.html (9,135 bytes)
24. [TowerTalk] Without Benefit of Concrete (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:09:05 +0000; OK, but how high is the roof. :-) Seriously, I (and I suspect others) am curious about the height of the bracket above the ground. 73 Malcolm KR4HP -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkf; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00370.html (9,266 bytes)
25. [TowerTalk] Now What? (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 11:45:18 +0000; [snip] What happened to the LXC prime directive???? The Rohn specs for concrete bases for bracketed, freestanding, and guyed towers call for at least four inches of the base to be above grade. They a; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00374.html (8,875 bytes)
26. [TowerTalk] Towers On Rentals (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:29:36 +0000; NO6X's post about putting up some sort of tower at the house he is renting got me to thinking about when I was a rental property owner. The jurisdiction in which my property was located had specific; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00378.html (9,144 bytes)
27. [TowerTalk] blocks (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 10:11:16 +0000; [snip] WARNING!!! Don't use that block for loads even approaching 2000 lbs. There is no way you can buy any ball bearing block with a SWL rating of 2000 lbs for $12.00--stainless strapped or otherwis; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00469.html (8,894 bytes)
28. [TowerTalk] blocks--correction (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 10:38:13 +0000; Brain on strike!!! Disregard my statement about breaking strength typically being four times SWL. It is only about TWICE the SWL--again depending on manufacturer. I was thinking one thing and typing; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00471.html (7,700 bytes)
29. [TowerTalk] blocks (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 11:07:31 +0000; Plastic ball bearings don't make for cheap blocks. The majority of marine BB blocks use either delrin or torlon ball bearings--both plastics. There are a few blocks with SS bearings but they are in t; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00473.html (7,650 bytes)
30. [TowerTalk] blocks (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 15:07:17 +0000; You're right. It's Safe Working Load. I should have also pointed out that a SWL of, say, 500 lbs, doesn't mean you should use the block to lift a 500 lb object. The possible shock loading that might; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00479.html (8,807 bytes)
31. [TowerTalk] Real Estate Taxes on Amateur Towers (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 19:48:43 +0000; Oh....My....Gawd!!!! [snip] $80--90 new per linear TEN foot section NEW. Their assessment is way out of line--even for a list price tower installed by professionals. [snip] This is important, please; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00503.html (8,300 bytes)
32. [TowerTalk] Site Conflicts, Amateur Protection docs (long) (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 12:44:34 +0000; Where to begin? Your first effort should be to study the terms of the Park Service lease. If I understand correctly, the site is federal property leased to the city for recreational purposes. If the; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00601.html (18,339 bytes)
33. [TowerTalk] Daiwa CS-201 Coax Switch (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 07:10:47 +0000; [snip] Mine worked fine. 73 Malcolm KR4HP -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Pr; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00650.html (7,186 bytes)
34. [TowerTalk] It's Poured (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 20:59:01 +0000; Finally got the base poured for the self-supporting 25G: 4.5 cu.ft. of gravel, 2.5 yards of 4,000 psi concrete, and 170 feet of rebar. Thanks to all who sent the rebar tips--first time I've used the; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00680.html (6,856 bytes)
35. [TowerTalk] 160 Meters (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 09:38:23 +0000; I used a half-sloper on a boat because of space limitations. It worked just OK. I can't think of any reason that one would perform much better than an inverted V (except for the slight bit of directi; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00686.html (8,303 bytes)
36. [TowerTalk] Heavy duty mast -- recommendations ?? (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 11:35:20 +0000; Did you look in the phone book under Steel Distributors & Suppliers (or similar heading)? Most cities have one or more steel suppliers--even the smaller ones. Your spec sounds like it is for tubing n; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00692.html (8,338 bytes)
37. [TowerTalk] Rebar Roundup (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 12:37:51 +0000; K7LXC requested I post a summary of the rebar tips I received. Happy to comply, and I shouldn't have needed prodding. On Rohn's requirement that cages NOT be welded: 1. Welding weakens rebar. 2. Weld; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00694.html (7,730 bytes)
38. [TowerTalk] Rohn Blue Brochure Base Issues (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 12:39:21 +0000; Whoa, no wonder so many people think a self-supporting tower only requires a 2 x 2 x 4 base. A871298 is the drawing for a BRACKETED tower base, and is in my catalog as A871298R1 (rev. #1). It is prin; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00695.html (7,916 bytes)
39. [TowerTalk] Rebar Roundup (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 15:17:44 +0000; Not at all. But as a practical matter you need a frame to tie the single pieces to. I bent up an outer frame and tied the rest of the pieces on. I found that was the easiest way to do it. All the cor; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00700.html (7,736 bytes)
40. [TowerTalk] Rohn Blue Brochure Base Issues (score: 1): Author: rudder1@ibm.net (Malcolm Clark); Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 15:21:23 +0000; It's up to revision 10 now and is dated 11/3/94. Why don't you drop Rohn a line and mention it was missing from you catalog. 73 Malcolm KR4HP -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.htm; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00701.html (7,255 bytes)

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