[TowerTalk] Rohn FK 25 & KT34XA

[n4kg@juno.com]

On Mon, 5 Jun 2000 19:06:50 EDT K7LXC@aol.com writes:
> 
> In a message dated 06/05/2000  jskatz@sk.sympatico.ca writes: 
>  
> >  I have a chance to purchase a discontinued Rohn FK 25 (58' fold 
> over tower).  I understand the 25G accessories fit  the FK 25.. The
> >  recommended guying radius is 18' but for a variety of reasons I 
> think I will guy it at 32'.
> >  
>       Uh...maybe not. The LXC Prime Directive says to "DO what the 
> manufacturer says". That being the case, guy it where they say. 
> While their  drawings for other tower heights and windspeeds are 
> just ONE guying  scenario, 
> the foldovers are much more critical in their installation and use. 
> 
	Please give us ONE good reason why guying closer
	in to the tower would be better, stronger, or safer
	than guying further out.  I can't imagine one.
		
	It would be prudent to check this with Rohn or
	a qualified Professional Engineer.

	de  Tom  N4KG


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