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Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn tower installation specifications

To: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn tower installation specifications
From: Frank <frankkamp@att.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:29:49 -0500
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W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:

>I would never climb 50 ft of unguyed 25.  No thanks!  Just because it 
>stayed up 10 years does not mean it was safe.
>
>Mike W0MU
>
>  
>

Smart move, Mike.  Sometimes we forget that the climber may weigh in at 
four times the weight of the antenna.  A tower that can comfortably 
support a 50lb beam may not do well with a 250lb top load.


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