[Towertalk] Tower + Hazer package

Paul Christensen w9ac@arrl.net
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 15:03:00 -0500


> The (minor) drawback is that you must disconnect two guys in order to
allow
> clearance for the antenna when raising or lowering the hazer.

What is the potential safety risk in this?

The very thought of periodically disengaging a guy cable seems like a
dangerous proposition to me.  I assume that *very little* tension is present
on the guys?  Otherwise, I envision the tower quickly snapping in the
opposite direction of the released guy cable.

Before purchasing this tower, I would be prepared to ask a lot of questions
of the manufacturer and insist on a demonstrated record of safety.

-Paul, W9AC