[TowerTalk] Tower in the woods

[Kelly Johnson]

Unfortunately, FluidMotion no longer sells the boomslide.  I could use
one myself.

On 10/10/06, K3GM <k3gm_qrp at verizon.net> wrote:
> Funny, I just called a tree guy today about clearing some big pines in my
> woods for a new tower of the same height as yours.  I've decided to clear
> only the immediate tower area, plus "guy lanes" to prevent large limbs from
> falling directly down on them.  As far as a tall pine falling into the tower
> or onto a guy, I'm going to take my chances.  In the years I've been here
> (6) and nothing like that has occured.  Some of these are old growth trees
> that would still be growing long after my remains are scattered among them,
> so it seems a shame to cut them down to satisfy a fleeting moment during
> their lifetime. An advantage to the 3L SteppIR is it can be assembled on the
> tower using the boomslide accessory.  It's how I assembled mine on my
> present tower because tramming was not an option.  As it is now. the
> elements barely clear the branches of the surrounding pines which dwarf my
> present installation.
> Good luck,
> Tom Hybiske K3GM
>
> > Mike, K5UO
> > 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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