[TowerTalk] Tensioning Rohn 45G guys

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/9/03 4:10:57 AM Pacific Daylight Time, k1ir at designet.com 
writes:

> The 85 foot 45G tower is up. We used 1/4" guys at three levels. Rohn calls 
> for 
>  660# tension on upper 1/4" guys, and 400# tension on 3/16" lower guys - 
10% 
> of 
>  breaking strength. I know many of you have used 1/4" guys for all levels. 
>  What's the best choice of tension for the lower guys, noting that there 
may 
> be 
>  additional compression forces on the tower?

    Hmm, I'm not sure what the question is. Of course the tension figures you 
mentioned are correct. Use the 10% spec for all guys regardless of size or 
location. Leg strength is the limiting factor for tower strength but the forces 
from 85 feet of 45G are relatively small in the overall scheme of things so 
the additional guy tension will have little or no effect on the tower 
reliability. 

    A LOOS tension gauge makes getting the tensions correct a slamdunk. 
Available from  <A HREF="http://www.championradio.com">www.championradio.com</A>. 

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
Champion Radio Products