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Re: [TowerTalk] Guy anchor points

To: W1JCW John <W1JCW@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Guy anchor points
From: Steve Lott <lottsphoto@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2018 08:43:13 -0600
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Chuck.  Just posted you a link to the Rohn manual I was mentioning
Yes rule of thumb is 80%
But ther is much more data in the book

Steve
KG5VK

On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 8:40 AM Steve Lott <lottsphoto@gmail.com> wrote:

> There is a tool that is free, even downloadable
> The Rohn manual is a great tool
> Anybtower owner should know and use it
> Not just rely on what someone says you should do
>
> By the way I have never seen elevated guy poles
> Mentioned in the Rohn hand book
>
> If your planning on elevated guy points you will really need a structural
> engineer to give you the specs on height and materials as well as distance
>
> Many here will tell you simply use I beams
> There is a lot more to it than just useI beams
>
> Cheers!
> Steve
> KG5VK
>
> On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 8:21 AM W1JCW John <W1JCW@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Guys -
>>
>> What is the normal measurement for guy anchor post distance from the
>> tower base ?
>>
>> I'm putting up three towers, Rohn 45, 35, 25 100' at least.
>>
>> Read it was 80' from the base.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> 73-
>> W1JCW
>> John
>>
>>
>>
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