[TowerTalk] Newbie with tower

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/5/2007 10:38:17 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
markrob at mindspring.com writes:

>  What would you advise - stringing up some temporary guys  before trying to 
diassasemble the tower and replacing it with a self  supporting tower set in 
a decent sized base?


    Umm, maybe something not so drastic.
 
    There's no reason why you can't use your existing  tower with a little 
more work. You can take your existing housebrackets to a  welder and get 
something more substantial fabricated. 
 
    I don't know if you commented on the concrete or  lack of in the base. 
Obviously you should have some if you don't already.  

How much tower is above the top housebracket?  Current Rohn specs will let 
you go up 15 feet or so but more than that you  might want to consider guys. 
 
    If guys are not in your future, then a  self-supporter is worth 
investigating. 
 
    With a little bit of work and investment, your  existing tower would be 
up to snuff.
 
Cheers,
Steve      K7LXC
TOWER TECH 








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