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Re: [TowerTalk] How to fix crooked Rohn 45G short base?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to fix crooked Rohn 45G short base?
From: Richard Solomon <dickw1ksz@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2020 13:40:48 -0700
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What about drilling the base out and
using epoxy for the new base ?

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 12:03 PM Charles "Ed" Pitts K5OF <cpitts@ec.rr.com>
wrote:

> Just a thought about pulling existing section out with excavator most
> likely may have to dig around the existing hole/concrete, etc. and pull
> out cause I would think attaching cable/chain/straps to existing section
> may not pull out without loosening everything around it such as soil,
> broken concrete, etc.. Section may go into a contorted mess and
> break/bend etc. and may not withstand the stresses.If not coming out on
> a direct pull most likely you will end up with a bigger hole in which to
> redo everything....maybe not a concern for more concrete, etc. but
> something to think about and complete do over with a possible enlarged
> hole? This is a interesting conundrum, wish you luck K5OF Ed
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