[TowerTalk] Extension Ladder on Tower

[Dick, W1KSZ]

Is Andrews last name Wallenda ??

(Sorry, couldn't resist).

73, Dick, W1KSZ

john at kk9a.com wrote:
> Page 24 of the September / October 2007 issue of NCJ shows Andrew, from 
> KC1XX towers, using an extension ladder to reach an antenna element.  The 
> ladder is somehow attached to the tower and it leans against the element and 
> he is able to climb out to repair the beam, which happens to be 185 feet 
> high.  I recall many years ago seeing slides in Dayton of someone doing 
> something similar.  This certainly takes pucker factor to a whole new level. 
> I wonder how common this is and what safety precautions are used with this 
> method of antenna repair.
> 
> John KK9A 
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73, Dick, W1KSZ