[TowerTalk] Rohn Torque Bars

[Robert Shohet]

Bad idea!

Helping to better equalize and spreading out the horizontal and vertical
forces over a wider area is usually a good idea.   I see little meaningful
UPSIDE
to be gained from NOT using them.  The difference in cost and convenience
doesn't
seem to be worth the risk.

I would think about why it would be in Rohn's best interest not to continue
making them.

Not Profitable to make and sell?  (Most likely!)
Problems with fabrication and quality control?
Liability issue from people buying them?

73
Bob KQ2M

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Schuster" <w1wef at intergate.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 9:21 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Rohn Torque Bars


> I am in the process of replacing guys on my 108 ft Rohn 25 tower, and am
> planning to eliminate the TB25 torque bars. I was told a few years ago
that
> Rohn discontinued them  because they decided they were unnecessary.
> Wondering what the consensus is among the Towertalk experts? Tnx   JACK
> W1WEF   w1wef at arrl.net