[TowerTalk] Rohn guying for 40 ft tower

[Cqtestk4xs@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/11/05 11:15:14 AM Greenwich Standard Time, 
w9rpe at comcast.net writes:
My question:  Do I really need to guy 40 feet of 25g with this lightweight 
antenna?  I would estimate the antenna, mast, rotor and hazer to weigh no more 
than 60 lbs. combined.
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The weight is not an issue, the wind load is.  You did not mention if there 
is any support for the tower below, such as a house bracket.  I assume there is 
not since you are using a hazer.

The answer, and anyone on the reflector who knows towers is going to give 
you, is you should not do it without guy wires.  Rohn 25 is not meant to be 
self-supporting at that height.  As a matter of fact, it is not meant to be 
self-supporting at the height you have it at now, according to the Rohn book.

Bill K4XS