I have also used this method. The only thing I did different was I attached
a good quality rope to support the tower below the beam boom before I
disconnected guy cable. Probably not necessary but it gave me a warm fuzzy
feeling.
73 Joe K2UF
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From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill
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Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 8:20 AM
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Installing DB36 atop 75ft guyed tower?
I have done the same thing as John many times. Only caveat, make sure it
is not windy. Other than that it is THE only way to go.
Bill K4XS/KH7XS
In a message dated 5/8/2015 11:18:34 A.M. Coordinated Universal Time,
john@kk9a.com writes:
With only my XYL's help I have installed much larger antennas by pulling
them straight up the tower using pulleys and my SUV. I either pull the
antenna away from the guys or when that is not feasible I temporarily drop
a single set of guys. It is very simple and in my opinion having 30-40'
of freestanding tower above the guy is safe. I reattach the guys before
climbing to bolt the antenna. You can also tram it but depending on how
high your top guy is you still may have some interference.
John KK9A
To: "TowerTalk@contesting.com" <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Installing DB36 atop 75ft guyed tower?
From: Jim Miller <jim@jtmiller.com>
Date: Thu, 7 May 2015 21:57:51 -0400
I'm evaluating options for a future station. I'm thinking a Steppir DB36
with the 80m dipole would be a likely choice atop a 75ft tower. I'm
evaluating the possibility of either a crankup/tiltover or something like a
Rohn 55.
I'm wondering how something as complex and heavy as a DB36 would be
installed on a guyed tower with all the obstruction of the guys. One way
would be to get a crane.
Are there others?
Thanks
Jim ab3cv
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