[TowerTalk] Rohn 25G and Ice Loading

[Lee Buller]

To start a new thread.....
 
Last week, we had a ice storm come through Southcentral Kansas that snapped power poles, limbs and branches and trees like they were tooth picks.  My TH6DXX hung in there and drooped like a centipede...but sprung back horizontal after the ice melted.  The dipoles came down (ropes broke - I should replace the parachute cord with new stuff...it is more than 20 years old with a lot of knots) and they had about 3/4" of ice on them.  The tower was covered with at least 1/2 inch of ice or more.
 
What has been the collective experience of those of you who have ice where you live as to what it takes to bring down Rohn 25G?  Luckily we did not have wind.  So, what have been some experiences?
 
Lee Buller - K0WA