[TowerTalk] Shortened Guy Leads On R25G

[Bob Gates]

Jon,

Since your area is in a 90 mph zone, why take a chance?  Looking at the Rohn specs, the lower guy is up 28' and out 48'.  Tangent is 28/48=.58333.  If you install an aboveground steel post for your guys, 6' above ground, 6/.5833=10.3'.  In other words, you can move your guy point in to 37.7'.  Just a thought.  May not work for you.

73, Bob W7BJ

  I would like to place the downguys at a shorter distance than the 80% 
  spec'ed by Rohn.  I surveyed my property and calculated (with AutoCAD) that 
  I can get guy leads of 41.28' (69% of 60', 67% of 61.5').  Do you think guy 
  leads at 67%-69% instead of 80% would be safe?  Thanks for any help on this. 
    I appreciate it.

  Jon N7XW