> 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?
I'm afraid they do. You won't need a drill, though. They pull out
of the metal, and you merely need to cut them off with a beefy pair
of side cutters.
Chris R. Burger
ZS6EZ
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