In a message dated 98-05-18 18:45:51 EDT, bridge@webserve.net writes:
> I just purchased my first tower, Rohn 25G. I am going to install it
> next to my house and place a house bracket at the peak of my roof
> (gently slooping peak) at 20 feet. I would like any suggestions on how
> I should install the short base (Rohn SB25G) in a concrete base, and
> what's the best way to secure the house bracket to my home which is
> brick. My tower will be 50 feet in height. How long of a mast can I
> safely work with without guying the tower? I plan to place a Cushcraft
> 13B2 13 element Yagi on the mast and a Diamond D-130J discone. Thanks
> for any suggestions.
You need a copy of Tony, K1KP's article "Install a House-Bracketed
tower - the Right Way!" that appeared in QST. It includes engineering calcs
and drawings. A very good article and installation. It's available for a buck
from TOWER TECH, Box 572, Woodinville, WA, 98072.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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