[TowerTalk] Tilting up Rohn 25.

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/5/01 12:54:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, shr@ricc.net 
writes:

> There IS one technique that has been used successfully
>  on the east coast (DC area, I believe) that has pulled up
>  towers of this size (and larger) with antennas on top.
>  
>  It is an old technique that is called the "falling derrick"
>  method and it is shown in old Navy construction manuals.

    Interesting but doesn't sound like a job for amateurs. Personally I'd get 
a crane or boomtruck in there. You can do it in 2 picks and NO ONE has to 
climb it to erect it. If the guys and anchors are ready, the crane will be in 
and out in about an hour. 

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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