Funny, I just called a tree guy today about clearing some big pines in my
woods for a new tower of the same height as yours. I've decided to clear
only the immediate tower area, plus "guy lanes" to prevent large limbs from
falling directly down on them. As far as a tall pine falling into the tower
or onto a guy, I'm going to take my chances. In the years I've been here
(6) and nothing like that has occured. Some of these are old growth trees
that would still be growing long after my remains are scattered among them,
so it seems a shame to cut them down to satisfy a fleeting moment during
their lifetime. An advantage to the 3L SteppIR is it can be assembled on the
tower using the boomslide accessory. It's how I assembled mine on my
present tower because tramming was not an option. As it is now. the
elements barely clear the branches of the surrounding pines which dwarf my
present installation.
Good luck,
Tom Hybiske K3GM
> Mike, K5UO
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower in the woods
>
> Sorry for this slightly weird first post, but I have
> an XYL that is decidedly "tower unfriendly" and has
> told me that I can put one up as long as she doesn't
> see it, which basically means she doesn't want it
> strapped to the house and would really prefer to not
> trip over guy wires while strolling in our yard. I
> respect that, and luckily, I have a 4 acre plot, so
> I'm thinking I can make this work. My question is to
> any of you who have successfully erected "stealth
> towers" in the woods... how much clearance did you
> give yourself from the trees? how much from the
> guys... etc? any thoughts and words of wisdom?
> Obviously clearing the forest out with a chainsaw is
> not really a good option either.
> I realize this question can only solicit opinions and
> recommendations, not hard and fast answers, but I'm
> just seeking advice.
>
> I'll be putting up 60 feet of Rohn 25G with a 3
> element steppir wich I have already aquired....
>
> Thanks for any advice,
> Doug AA1UI
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