Jim, Why not have a fixed tower not self supporting and guy it using an
elevated guy system at say 6ft above ground, that way you can still mow the
grass and unless your kids are 7ft you'll be OK. 73 Clive GM3POI
-----Original Message-----
From: James Clark <pugluvers@worldnet.att.net>
To: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: 26 September 1999 03:41
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower advice
>
>Jim Clark KB0FIR pugluvers@worldnet.att.net
>
>Need advice on putting up my first tower...have a large back yard and am
>anticipating a building permit for a 50-55' tower. My question
>is...crank-up or free standing. My wife absolutely refuses to have guys in
>the yard, and with kids I agree. Several people have suggested a Trylon
>free standing tower (wow, they're large). Would like to pour less concrete
>and go with a crank-up, but am concerned about safety and difficulty in
>installation..I'll have it professionally installed.
>
>Plan to go with either a Force 12 C3 or C4, Cushcraft X7 or X9, or a 3-4
>element quad. Any input would be appreciated. Would love a big tower, but
>hate the idea of lots of trucks in my back yard.
>
>
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