[TowerTalk] Guyed self-supporters

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/17/03 4:32:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, kk9a at arrl.net 
writes:

> I have a 70' Universal aluminum freestanding tower that I also felt
>  uncomfortable climbing.  

    Yes - these things are like wet noodles in the air. Shudder.

>  I installed guys at 35 and 70 feet to minimize the
>  movement.  Most of the sections are 26" and it seems logical that the guys
>  would make it a stronger structure.

    Well, not all logical things are correct. And based on earlier posts, 
your supposition isn't correct. 

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
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