In a message dated 98-09-04 20:03:19 EDT, thomas@cybrzn.com writes:
> Have Rohn 25g tower on ground ready to erect. I have the GA25 Guy
> bracket with TB25 torque bars. The holes which are punched in the ends
> of the torque bars seem to have rather sharp edges and I think will
> chafe the guy cables in time. How does one attach the cable to these
> safely?
Use a shackle - also known as a clevis. It's the intermediate piece
between the torque arm and the guy termination.
> Also, I have a 4' piece of standard 25 tower section which I intend to
> embed in concrete for the base. Any problems with this?
No.
> Can someone tell me which zone I am in for wind loading (60 mi. straight
> north Green Bay, Wi.)
Marinette County is an 85 MPH windspeed zone.
> Will 3/16 EHS work?
What does the book say? (Hint: it says 'yes'.)
Rohn catalogs are available at http://www.championradio.com if perhaps
you don't have one.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Champion Radio Products
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