[TowerTalk] Tower in the woods

[Richard M. Gillingham]

Congrats on the SteppIR...

Don't know how things are in your area as far as wind goes, but since you're 
going with a guyed tower, you should be sure no tree or substantial branch 
can fall on a guy.  That would compromise the tower much more readily than 
wind alone.  I'd guess that most guyed tower failures, assuming proper 
engineering and installation, are caused by something hitting a guy.

So srtipping the forest isn't necessary, but protecting the tower/guys is.

My $0.02.

Good luck with the project.

Gil, W1RG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Hansel" <mustbhe at yahoo.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 6:02 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower in the woods


> Sorry for this slightly weird first post, but I have
> an XYL that is decidedly "tower unfriendly" and has
> told me that I can put one up as long as she doesn't
> see it, which basically means she doesn't want it
> strapped to the house and would really prefer to not
> trip over guy wires while strolling in our yard.  I
> respect that, and luckily, I have a 4 acre plot, so
> I'm thinking I can make this work.  My question is to
> any of you who have successfully erected "stealth
> towers" in the woods... how much clearance did you
> give yourself from the trees?  how much from the
> guys... etc? any thoughts and words of wisdom?
> Obviously clearing the forest out with a chainsaw is
> not really a good option either.
> I realize this question can only solicit opinions and
> recommendations, not hard and fast answers, but I'm
> just seeking advice.
>
> I'll be putting up 60 feet of Rohn 25G with a 3
> element steppir wich I have already aquired....
>
> Thanks for any advice,
> Doug AA1UI
>
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