[TowerTalk] Philly HPTG 2100 (450 ft)

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

John, 

Frank and Gerald are giving you the best advice.  I would not even 
consider using the 1200 on a temporary AB-577 with something as 
large as the C-31XR on it.  The 2100 is a realistic minimum for 
anything more than something like a push up pole with no load!  

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 



> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of John Fleming
> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 2:31 PM
> To: TexasRF at aol.com
> Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Philly HPTG 2100 (450 ft)
> 
> 
> On Fri, August 3, 2007 1:09 pm, TexasRF at aol.com said:
> >
> > John, I would not even think about guying a tower with 1200 
> pound guy
> > material. In my opinion the material you have is exactly what is
> > needed for that
> > job.
> 
> I apologize for starting this thread while I'm at work - I'll get back
> with you guys this evening and tomorrow!
> 
> I have a 70-ft aluminum Glen Martin tower with a C31XR on top.  It's
> been up since 1999 without incident until 2 guys broke due to my
> taping the ends (!).  Although the 1200 is light-weight, it's as good
> as the original equipment and the whole thing could outlast me.  Any
> ideas on attaching the heavier material to the tower?  The thimble
> won't fit the original brackets.
> 
> John, WA9ALS
> 
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