It is my understanding that Rohn had torque arms in their product line way
back in the late 50's when I first became aware or Rohn. Later, in the 80's
I think, they discontinued them because they did not feel there was any
benefit to them. Still later, in the 90's, they reintroduced them because
of demand from the ham community and, still later like within the last 4
years or so, they discontinued them again and I think that is where it
stands today. Since I have given up being a Rohn dealer, I don't keep close
track of this stuff anymore. Will a REAL Rohn dealer stand up and tell us
if torque arms are available from Rohn today?
Stan
w7ni@easystreet.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Kincade" <w5kp@swbell.net>
To: "Mike Gilmer, N2MG" <n2mg@eham.net>; "towertalk"
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Cc: <na9d@speakeasy.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 4:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Rohn 25 Guy Bracket/Torque Arm Question
> The "standard" Rohn guy bracket at the midpoint of my R45 does nestle down
> against the z-braces so it cannot slip, but the device that the guy wire
> attaches to resembles a single giant chain link, and are only about 4"
long
> or so. They are not "flat steel pieces about a foot long" as described.
Mine
> is an actual guy bracket, not a torque arm assembly. I understand torque
> arms were not available for several years because of their questionable
> benefit, but have been reintroduced by Rohn in response to popular ham
> demand, so the confusion might just be in terminology. Sounds like he has
an
> early version of R25 Torque Arms instead of a guy bracket. In any case, I
> certainly agree it would make sense that it fit down against the cross
> braces in such a manner as to prevent slipping down, no matter what.
> 73, Jerry W5KP
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