Is it a complete crank up or just sections. Rohn did not make a crank up.
If it is a crank up what is the actual height when extended and how long is
each section?
Im a bit confused as to what you actually have there.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Stembaugh" <radio.n9ljx@gmail.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:08 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Installing first tower
> OK, I am finally preparing to install my first tower. I have been reading
> TowerTalk for quite some time hoping to gain some wisdom of some of the
> experts. I thought I should ask some direct questions to see if the
> answers
> are what I think they are. As you read thru these questions keep in mind
> that money is a consideration. I want to do it as best I can, but the
> pockets are not deep.
>
> The tower is an old 40' Rohn (so I was told) with a 16" face on the bottom
> 10'. I have no idea of the model number and it is at least 20 years old.
> In is in good shape structurally and has been painted annually by the
> previous owner. I do have the base section to bury in the concrete along
> with the hinge. The antenna is a KLM KT34A. 4 elements on a 16' boom. 6
> sq. ft wind area, 45 lbs. There will also be a 40/80 trap inverted vee
> hanging from near the top. This is the tower I have and it will be the
> one
> I use.
>
> This is in a suburban lot, 1/3 acre. In order to keep all pieces parts in
> my airspace the tower will be erected next to the house at the midpoint
> lengthwise (ie, not near peak of roof). I know that is not optimal but it
> is what I have to work with. One end of the house is 7' feet from the
> poerty
> line and the other is 10' or so but the peak is over the end of the
> concrete
> driveway and I really don't want to bust that up.
>
> Guying - What would you recommend for guying my tower? I would like the
> guys elevated and one of them "MAY" be attached to the house. How far out
> should they be from the base? I have little wind protection from the west
> and northwest. I was thinking 10' pipes with 3' in concrete and 7' above.
> The tower will be house bracketed but only at about 7-10' high. What size
> of
> guy wire should I use and at what height points should I consider guying
> it. If I do elevate the guys what size/type of support is best.
>
> Grounding/lightening - I have pretty rocky soil. Of course I am mainly
> concerned about lightening protection. I have a 6' ground rod i was
> planning to use. Is that sufficient or should I get an 8' or 10' rod(s)?
> Do I bind the legs together with copper strapping or bring them seperately
> to the rod(s)? What is your recommendation for protecting the feed line
> and
> rotor cable?
>
> Raising and lowering - Of course i plan on using the hinge plate. What
> would be your suggestions for rigging a boat crank to raise and lower the
> tower? What about supporting it when it is down. With the beam on it I
> could only bring it down to the 8-10' level. What supports would I need
> to
> make sure the tower doesn't get out of kilter?
>
> Planting the tower - How much gravel should I have in the bottom of the
> hole
> for drainage? And how big should the hole be, diameter wise?
>
>
> What else should I be worrying about? I am looking at 3-4 weeks to have
> this up.
>
> Thanks and vy 73,
> --scott
>
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