[TowerTalk] Rohn 25

[TOMK5RC]

In a message dated 98-03-24 11:27:12 EST, CQK8DO@aol.com writes:

<< Rohn 25 is good for more than vhf/uhf.... Follow the mfg's installation
 guidelines, guy it properly, and if you are swinging big beams use a bridle
on
 the top set of guys... My 150 footer has a 4 el 40 meter on top, and an
 assortment of other stuff down the tower... It has been through a recorded 76
 mph gust(s) without problems >>

First, you did not follow the mfg's installation guidelines if you put a 4
element 40 on top of 150' of Rohn 25. Second, getting back to my analogy of
driving the family auto at 120MPH, you may get away with it, but for how long?
We've all pushed Rohn tower way beyond what it was supposed to hold. Some are
lucky, some wind up with a pile of rubble. Let's not suggest that those new to
tower erections begin their careers "getting away with" anything. They might
not be as lucky as you.

Tom, K5RC/7
aka K7GJ

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