Who out there has information or an opinion on
the Rohn series HDBX-48. This is a 48' self
supporting tower. I am considering putting
up this tower at my QTH in Medina, OH (Medina
County). I'll be putting a Cushcraft A3S or
equivalent beam on top of it. I know this
is not recommended by Rohn because they say
not to use anything with a boom longer that
10'. The A3S has a boom of 14'. I might
guy the tower, somewhat weekly with the guy
anchors about 10' from the tower just for
a little extra support. My main concern is
the Rohn manual for the HDBX says to replace
any loose rivets with bolts. WHAT? You mean
to tell my the x-braced rivets might come out?
I assume this means an annual trip up the tower
to check out all the rivets, carrying a cordless
drill and pocket full of nuts and bolts. How
does one climb this tower with the X braces?
Gene
WD8OZL
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