[TowerTalk] Tower installation

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Hello,

I have a lightweight steel 40' crank-up tower that I'm contemplating putting up
but am not sure of it's requirements.  By lightweight I mean it's light enough
for one person to pick up from the center.  Probably less than 100 pounds.  

The OM I bought it from had it mounted along side of his house via brackets that
attached to the facia boards and he had it mounted to a heavy wood base.  On top
was a Cushcraft A4S tri-bander and a Ham IV.

What would I need to do to make this thing safely mounted?  It is hinged
at the base so it can be folded over if work needs to be done.  ( good for me
as I hate heights )  I would like to mount it in the open but don't know what
I need for a foundation and whether or not it needs to be guyed.  

All thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

73

--
Randall D. DuCharme (Radio AD5GB)

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