On Sat, 1 May 1999 09:44:10 EDT K7LXC@aol.com writes:
>
> In a message dated 99-04-30 21:39:11 EDT, n8gan@direcpc.com writes:
>
> > 60' of Rohn 45G will almost stand up by itself, so no overkill
> necessary.
>
> WARNING - it's not even "almost". DO NOT install or climb 60
> feet of
> freestanding 45G.
I suspect a bit of over reacting here, Ken's response appeared to be more
tounge in cheek. Notice he said "almost".
Yes, its always better to err on the side of caution.
On a related thread would not just one set of 1/4" EHS guys at the 40'
level be sufficient for a modest tribander type of installation?
Which would be better in that case, a pier pin base or solid concrete?
This would then negate the need for easy to damage Phillystran and
possibly even guy insulators. In Florida having everything grounded 6
ways to Sunday seems a wise move.
Factory specs allow 2.3 square feet @ 70 MPH
> self-supporting at 45 feet. That's the factory height limit.
> Self-supporting
> at 90 MPH, the limit is 35 feet at 1.9 square feet.
>
> More information is available from the Rohn pamphlet
> "Manufacturer's
> Technical Information for Bracketed or Self-Supporting Towers". It's
>
> available free from http://www.championradio.com.
>
> Cheers, Steve K7LXC
>
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