[TowerTalk] Max Unguyed Rohn 25 height to support dipole end

[hdmc38 at bellsouth.net]

Hello Ken
       I think you would over load that 40' when you climb it.20 to 30 feet of 25G is pretty shakey when your on top with no guys.Just my .02 cents.

                                          Joe K4XZ
> 
> From: "D. Scott MacKenzie" <kb0fhp at comcast.net>
> Date: 2006/11/11 Sat PM 06:59:06 EST
> To: <kdm at ctcn.net>,  <TowerTalk at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Max Unguyed Rohn 25 height to support dipole end
> 
> >From the 2004 Rohn Catalog, p 116, at 70 mph, the maximum freestanding
> height is 40 feet - with a 1.5 ft^2 loading - no ice.
> 
> Scott
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> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 7:12 PM
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] Max Unguyed Rohn 25 height to support dipole end
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> 
> Gents,
> 
> I have a pile of Rohn 25 that I'd like to use to support the ends of a 160
> mtr dipole.
> 
> No other load other than the tower itself.
> 
> The center is supported by a TriEx freestanding tower.
> 
> What's the max height I can realistically go unguyed since I don't have room
> for guys?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Ken
> 
> WA2JQW/8
> 
> Urbana, OH
> 
> wa2jqw at arrl.net
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JOE PATRICK
SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL
INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH