[TowerTalk] Tower foundations

[Bob Maser]

The only thing that would threaten the tower is a hurricane and they give 
plenty of warning.  I am going to put a HyGain 205BA on the tower at the 63 
foot level.

Bob W6TR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Fatchett" <mike at mallardcove.com>
To: "'Bob Maser'" <bmaser at tampabay.rr.com>; <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 2:58 PM
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations


>I don't recall what the self supporting height is for 65 or what it can 
>hold
> at that height.  You didn't say what you were going to put in it.
>
> I have a 70ft AN wireless tower and it calls for more concrete than what 
> you
> spec.
>
> Do what the manufacturer says.
>
> The idea of having to put temporary guys sure scares me.  What if you are
> not at home etc.....
>
> Mike W0MU
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob Maser
> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 11:04 AM
> To: Talk Tower
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower foundations
>
> I have a 3x3x3 foot concrete foundation in my front lawn that I have been
> using for my HyGain HyTower antenna.  MY plan is to remove the HyGain and
> enlarge the foundation to 6x6x4.  I have heard that it is possible to 
> hammer
> drill holes in concrete, pour in a 2 part epoxy, and insert threaded rods
> and this will be strong enough to be used for attaching a tower.  I want 
> to
> put up 60 feet of Rohn 65 and have it be self supporting unless a 
> hurricane
> comes through the area, in which case I would put temporary guys on the
> tower.  Does anyone have experience with this epoxy method and can give me
> some direction on doing this?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob  W6TR
>
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