I never climbed a tower in my life. I don't even like ladders.
When I saw that rubber covered tower rung in QST I felt the same way.
It sure looks dangerous to me!!!
73, Ted K2QMF
On Mon, 17 Dec 2001 13:28:56 -0500 "Tom Rauch" <w8ji@akorn.net> writes:
>
> Re: Add Safety and Comfort Jan QST page 67
>
> This seems like a death wish!
>
> I can't imagine standing on a rubber hose that was slit and
> installed
> over a tower rung....even if it is RTVed in place!! All it needs to
> do
> is spin, and woops...there go your feet out from under you
>
> Does this concept bother anyone else, or am I paranoid about
> having a solid foothold?
> 73, Tom W8JI
> W8JI@contesting.com
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