Depends upon the guy wire used. Should be tensioned to around 10% of rated
strength. I think 3/16 galvanized is rated around 3900 lbs, so tensioning
to 390 lbs is right. The 45G towers you mentioned would probably require
larger guy wire which would mean a higher tension.
----- Original Message -----
From: "N4BAA - JOSE CASTILLO" <n4baa@cox.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 3:43 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] GUY WIRE TENSION
> Looking for numbers for tension for 60 foot 25G guyed and
> 100 foot 45G guyed tower vs 120 foot 45G rotating tower.
> Can someone give me some figures?
>
> Thanks!
> Jose - N4BAA
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