[TowerTalk] Installation Rohn 25G

[Tim Heger]

Sorry, I hadn't yet read this message when I sent my previous message saying 
you will need guys.

73, Tim - N3XX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi at sbcglobal.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Installation Rohn 25G


> Just so no one thinks I am crazy :)
>
> A couple of guys have talked about needing guy wires. and that probably 
> many others would say the same thing:
>
> I do plan on putting guy wires on but just cant afford them right now. I 
> will add them after I get it all up in the air.
>
> Problem is, I was off work for two and a half weeks due to shoulder and 
> neck problems so our paycheck is very limited right now. I
> am back to work so should be able to do the over time to be able to afford 
> them in a month or so.
>
> I have to figure out a way to make a gin pole to get the other sections up 
> so while I am doing that I figured I would put the base
> in the ground to set good. and then probably to the guy wires after that.
>
> Bob AD5VJ
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of AD5VJ Bob
>> Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 4:21 PM
>> To: towertalk at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Installation Rohn 25G
>>
>>  I said 03 feet of gravel I meant to say 03" of gravel sorry
>> abt the typo.
>>
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
>> > [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of AD5VJ Bob
>> > Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 4:13 PM
>> > To: towertalk at contesting.com
>> > Subject: [TowerTalk] Installation Rohn 25G
>> >
>> > I am digging a hole to install my rohn 25g tower.
>> >
>> > I have the cement and am trying to make sure after reading the rohn
>> > documentation that I have interpreted all of this correctly.
>> >
>> > I am going up 40 feet at this point (ONE EACH THREE ELE
>> TRIBANDER AND
>> > ROTOR) with plans to add to the tower later with additional
>> sections.
>> >
>> > I will be using part of a section in the ground (4 feet I
>> > think) and then attaching the rest I suppose by using a
>> home made gin
>> > pole.
>> >
>> > The dimensions as I understand it for the hole should be:
>> > 2'X2'X4'
>> >
>> > Before I go out there in this rocky soil and break my back with my
>> > pick and shovel I would just like to know that the dimensions and
>> > procedure are correct. :)
>> >
>> > Then I lay 3' of gravel which I have, center the section in
>> the whole,
>> > try to devise someway to hold it still after checking it
>> with my level
>> > and plumb-bob and pour.
>> >
>> > No guy wires at this point in time. 20 meters here I come.
>> >
>> > Is that about it??
>> >
>> > TNX BOB AD5VJ
>> >
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