[TowerTalk] Using Rohn 65G

[Cqtestk4xs at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/16/2007 2:09:30 A.M. Greenwich Standard Time,  
k5na at ecpi.com writes:

I  understand that accessory plates for rotators and thrust bearings 
are not  available from Rohn for this size tower.
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Necessity is the mother of invention.  I brought out 90 feet of Rohn  65 to 
KH6 and faced the same problem.  Solution......I took the bottom  section (the 
one that is tapered) and had a weld shop cut out holes for the  thrust bearing 
and the holes to mount it.  Since 65 is the same  whether it's right side up 
or upside down, I simply used the bottom tapered  section for the top.  All 
that is left is to fabricate a rotor plate...easy  enough to do.  I hope this 
helps.
 
Bill K4XS/KH7XS

 



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