Greetings - This is not a new topic by any means, but here is my dilemma: I have a Rohn 25AG2 top section (I believe) and also a 25ASG rotator shelf both courtesy of Bill K4XS. I would like to instal
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 10 May 2015 06:55:54 -0400
It's been awhile, but IIRC I had no problems installing the shelf made for the 25G in the 25G. I had to shim the 45G shelf in the 45G with 1/8th in X 1" shims, but nothing on the 25G. It was a snug f
Thanks ROger, Again this is an 8 foo tlong mast going inside a 9 foot top section, so therefore the rotor plate must go somewhere in th emiddle in the section of 25G and this is not obviously possibl
Author: TexasRF--- via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 10 May 2015 08:03:15 -0400
Bruce, to add another piece to your puzzle: Using a 1.5" mast sounds like you have a 25AG or 20AG top section that was intended for use with a 1.25" mast. These top sections are made with a top tube
The Rohn 25AG2 section has a 2' 9" length of 2.25" OD x 2.06" ID tubing for a "nose". The only place the AS25AG accessory shelf will fit is in the 1' 3 3/4" open space right below the top tube with t
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 10 May 2015 14:44:23 -0400
I remember inserting the shelf between braces. and having to move it up or down about a foot, or mount it just above the joining of the two sections which would put the mast up about a foot which wou
I lean toward mounting rotators a little further down in the tower, even just 2 or 3 feet further down. The top spot on R25 has no diagonals and it's a very weak point in any install that has much wi
I agree with Roger. I have a permit to pass here and the inspection will not look kindly on a Tower that has been cut and modified I am sure. It's simple enough to go buy a longer mast. Hopefully som
I must have missed the permit aspect, that brings another dimension into it. I was thinking only about strength and ease of installation and maintenance, which is all I ever think about on my own stu