[TowerTalk] Concrete anchors

[Bryan]

Hey Bill,

What size hole are you using to get the 7' rod at this angle? How far is the rod
coming out of the hole?

Thanks
Bryan

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From: <Cqtestk4xs at aol.com>
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Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete anchors


> According to my Rohn book, the angle on the rod coming out of the ground
> will vary between 36 and 42 degrees, depending on the height of the tower and
> the amount of guys.  Unless you are extremely anal about these things, I
would
> aim for 39 and be happy.  I doubt the average ham would be able to  measure it
> all that closely anyway.  The damn things usually bend a little  anyway when
> you tighten the guys.
>
> I prop up the rod on the anchor with a piece of 2x4 where it comes out of
> the ground to keep it at the right angle.  When pouring the concrete I
usually
> push the end around in the concrete a little to eliminate any air  pockets.
> Unless your mud has been traveling around town for a couple of  hours, it
> should not be stiff and you will have lots of time to set the angle up  right.
>
> Bill K4XS
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