On Wed, 2005-04-20 at 12:23 -0700, GALE STEWARD wrote:
> Ran across this on the web. Thought it might be of
> interest. Looks like just the thing for FD guying FD
> antennas.
>
> http://www.americanea.com/sanchor.html
>
> 73, Stew K3ND
I am in the process of putting together a baby tower. It's four sections,
40 feet tall. Each section weighs about 40 lbs. It closely resembles a
Rohn 25. But it's not a Rohn. I don't know who the manufacturer is. I
bought it from a gentlemen who bought it in an estate sale.
The top plate includes eye-rings for guy lines. Based on my reading of
the list the past week or two, I am planning on using Phillystran for
the guy lines, with the last 10 feet of each being wire cable, including
a turnbuckle. I'll have PVC pipe covering most of that 10 feet for
visibility.
A welder is fabricating a foldover hinged base for me, more similar to
what I've seen US Tower foldover drawings than in the Rohn hinged
baseplate. The baseplate will be set atop a 4x3x3 concrete base. I'll
add a worm-gear winch for raising and lowering the tower later.
I'm getting a 14 foot 2" steel mast and a Ham IV rotar. My plans call
for a single beam to sit on top of it all, a Force 12 C4S.
After I mentioned that the earth anchors looked good for my little
tower, I got a couple of notes saying that might not be a good idea. So
I decided to describe as completely as possible what I am planning, and
ask the list for advice not just on the anchors, but for any part of the
plan.
I'm a newbie. I got my ticket early in March. As I mentioned on my
blog recently, I'm not stupid, but I am often under-Elmered. So if you
have input, please let me hear it.
Thanks,
Joe Barr
--
K1GPL / FISTS #11407
Free software and Amateur Radio
http://www.ham4linux.org
_______________________________________________
See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather
Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
|