Yes, this is very common, particularly was common a generation ago. Telrex
sold "telephone pole mounts" at $175 apiece. I actually bought three which are
still around here, all rusty, etc. They're made of steel angle welded into an
L with brace -- a triangle, total -- then "all thread" rod that goes through
the pole with washers and nuts on each end to secure the bracket to the pole.
Then, flat steel plates for the rotator and bearing. So, two sets of these on
the pole, four angle assemblies total for each pole.
In many areas, like ours, you can get to know the telephone pole contractors or
employees and for a six pack or $100, whichever you can negotiate, they will
deliver you old poles and install them for you on a Saturday. You may have
noticed, old but still serviceable poles are often removed and newer, generally
taller, ones are put up. There is a steady stream of old poles that the phone
company is disposing of. They are also used for bridges across small streams,
pole barns, etc.
73 - Rich, KE3Q
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Anderson
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 6:28 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Telephone pole tower
I was wondering about the feasibility of having a 25 to 30 foot telephone
pole installed to use as a tower. Probably with a pulley at first to hoist
various dipoles then later install a small yagi and rotor. I have several
trees that approach 20 feet, but the tops are not very sturdy to hoist
antennas. There are many powerline poles in the area and farm lights mounted
on poles. I was thinking a pole might be a lower profile way to get started
then installing a traditional tower given the number of poles already present.
Has anyone used poles for antenna support in place of a tower? Thanks, Ken,
N0VZ
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