[TowerTalk] 45G feedback

[Joe Jaffer]

After seeing Tower Talk posts about Hill Radio Communications I checked them out on the Web http://www.hillradio.net/ and decided to give them a try since their published prices were so much lower than Texas Towers who I had purchased the Rohn guy wire, brackets, anchors, etc, for last year's tower.  I just placed the order today for similar items, and I'm not in a rush, so as long as I get what I paid for it will be a significant savings on the items and the shipping.  Of course this is partially because I live a lot closer to IL than TX, but the parts still are considerably cheaper.
 
Texas Towers was more helpful, professional, and better on the phone in my experiences, but money talks and I was hoping to save a bundle this time around.
 
This next tower (82' 45G) will also go on a pier pin, this time with a PBC45G pier pin base plate.  I like the idea of the base not being bolted tight or sunk in the concrete so any torque or movement won't have the chance to compromise the integrity of the tower legs.  It also eliminates my worries about moisture on the inside of the tower from sinking a section in concrete, whether it be from the ground or from the sky.
 
I'll be using GAC3455's for anchors and 1/4" EHS on both sets of guys.  Just like last time I think the majority of the work and care will go into the guy anchors.
 
It's pretty straightforward so I shouldn't have too many stories to tell, but being my second year doing this type of project I'll be sure to share anything I notice along the way; tips, tricks, and lessons learned.
 
Thanks to Steve and everyone who answered last years questions that seem stupid in hindsight but needed to be answered.
 
Joe
 
N3PKC
 
 
 
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