In a message dated 97-07-18 21:38:10 EDT, k1my@nlis.net (Bruce Makas) writes:
>If I use either the short base section or a regular 10 ft section buried in
>concrete as the base of my Rohn 45 tower (yes, I know about the rocks,
etc),
>do I also need to use rebar or does the base section perform that function?
>
You still need to use the appropriate amount of rebar and concret per
the Rohn spec.
Be sure to have several inches of gravel in the bottom for
water/condensation drainage.
73, Steve K7LXC
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