[TowerTalk] Earth Anchors

[Roger D Johnson]

N7DF wrote:
> Yesterday I learned that a local ham had bought some earth anchors from Texas Towers for $45 each.
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>   He could have saved a lot of money by purchasing them here:
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>   http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10052&storeId=10001&langId=-1&division=FarmTek&productId=18252
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>   These have the same rating as the ones Texas Towers sells for less than 1/3 the price.
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>   I have been using them for years.
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>   Larry Strain
>   N7DF
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> 73 From Number 7 Desert Fox
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> Remember E equals I x R is not just a good idea.  It is THE LAW
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>   
Those that use cheap, painted earth anchors from the local hardware 
store or farm supply
should ensure that they erect the tower far enough from their house so 
that when the anchor
fails it will not come down through the roof!

73, Roger

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