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[TowerTalk] Several questions for the group

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Several questions for the group
From: n4kg@juno.com (n4kg@juno.com)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 10:50:05 -0600
N4KG responses inserted below.

On Thu, 1 Nov 2001 brewerj@squared.com writes:
> 
> Just resubscribed again, and am planning to put up a modest 
> tribander/6M stack on a 50'  Rohn 25 tower and have a couple questions.
> 
> 1) What kind of base is required for a guyed 25 tower using a hinged 
> plate> base?

        See Rohn Drawing C-750112 for the base requirements.
        They make NO mention of how much tower can be
        raised using the hinged base.  Someone told me
        it was intended for TV type installations with 3 or 4 sections.
        I would be concerned with 5 sections.  The forces at the
        base are HUGE.  On the other hand, one of the locals
        did raise a 50 ft tower with a hinged base and a tow truck.
        
> I've got the Rohn 25 info pack and cant see any specific info 
> regarding this config?
> 
> 2) If I use a 25' tree as a "boom" can I pull/walk up the tower into 
> place with the hinged base?

        Using an elevated pull up point does help to reduce 
        the forces at the base.
> 
> 3) Does Mosley sell replacement aluminum tubing for their antennas? 
> I need one section...

        Mosley sells replacement parts for all of their antennas.
        Most of their tubing is in straight sections.  Texas
        towers sells all sizes of aluminum tubing in 6 and 12 ft
        pieces.  Short pieces can go UPS.  Long pieces go by truck.
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance
> John
> 


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