[SCCC] tower climber

[NA6MB Mike]

I don’t think you need a tower climber, you need a crane.
That would be the safest way to remove a rusty tower. 
Rig a cable above the balance point, unbolt or cut the bottom and lift it away and lower to ground level.
You may be able to use a bucket lift. 
Remove the antennas and rig to lower the tower tube.

NA6MB 
Mike



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> On Apr 15, 2021, at 7:48 PM, Drew Arnett <arnett.drew at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I saw a referral some time back, but don't have the info.
> 
> Looking at a 2 section telescoping & hand winched tower at a SK home.
> Very solid bracket at the eaves, but the tubing at the foot is at
> least partially rotten.  Looking for 1) advice and 2) a pro the family
> could have quote the job if it's too dicey for us volunteers.
> 
> Tower is currently retracted.  The base looks like it may have one
> solid piece of metal that we could count on to keep the bottom from
> moving while we tip it down.  I won't bank on that until I chisel out
> the rust first to make sure.
> 
> Location is San Diego.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Drew
> n7da
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