Another technique for single-handed section installing: Once the new
section is lifted to a few inches above where it should be to start
telescoping downward, while on the tower, well belted on, and carefully,
loosen the gin pole clamp slightly (where the gin pole itself goes
through the clamp, not where the clamp hooks onto tower leg) so that the
pole will slip, slowly, with resistance, downward. This way you can
lower the section while maintaining control. Lower it a few inches, work
the legs onto the tower, lower a couple inches more, continue, etc. With
gloves on, etc., you can keep a hand gripped onto the gin pole to keep it
from getting away from you, in addition to the resistance you've left in
the clamp. With Rohn 25/45 sections I find this is not too much weight
to control.
73 - Rich Boyd, KE3Q
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