In a message dated 98-01-19 00:04:06 EST, no6x@inreach.com writes:
> How much concrete do I need to hold up a 54 foot tower, in other word how
> much digging needs to be done. How big does the stinkin hhole need to be?
Well, going by what the manufacturers say - for a Hy-Gain HG-54D,(16
sq.ft.) you'll need 3 yds. in a hole 42" x 42" x 7 feet. For a US Tower TX-455
(18 sq.ft.), the hole is 3' x 3' x 6' with (2 yds.). The HDX-555 (30 sq.ft.)
hole is 4' x 4' x 6' and takes
3.6 yds.
>
> A little information is as follows. It is a 54 foot tower, that is
> motorized, or was at one time, motor is now off of it. So under my
> assumptions, being motorized it is meant to be a free standing crank-up.
> His other plan is to anchor it about 12 feet up to the side of the house as
> his current one is. How much stress, or whatever, does that reliev from the
> pad it will stand on.
These towers are designed to be free-standing. I think attaching it to the
house is redundant and unnecessary unless the manufacturer recommends it.
73, Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH -- professional tower supplies and services for amateurs
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