[TowerTalk] Hy-Tower base

[Larry DiGioia]

I am preparing to put up a Hy-Tower. Specs call for a concrete base of 
3'x3'x3'

What I would like to do is make the base cylindrical, and have the top of the 
cylinder 1' above ground level. I want the base above ground to keep the 
connections above snow, and the round shape will help with the laying of the 
60+ radials I am planning.

I have no problem with the dimensions, I will compensate for the volume, and 
still have enough "in" the ground. What I am looking for is creative ideas 
for a concrete form.

The obvious is to use the commercially available cardboard tubes, however I am 
finding it difficult to even get such a thing. The only quote I was even able 
to get was $200 for a 3' diameter, 12' long.

It seems to me that I could do domething as simple as putting a plastic 
garbage can (mostly) in the ground, but I am interested in any other ideas 
you all might have. Thanks guys!

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Larry  N8KU

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