[TowerTalk] New foundation or old?

Robert Morris robrk at nidhog.net
Tue Aug 12 12:09:11 EDT 2008


Two towers are better than one...........

Greg - AB7R wrote:
> Looks like I may be getting a Skyneedle TMHD370.  Its no taller than my current HG70HD, but I certainly can put 
> more antenna on the Skyneedle.
> 
> I really over did the concrete when doing the Hygain tower.  The hole was about 7x5x5.  This is more than 
> enough for the Skyneedle.  What I am considering is drilling down into the concrete about 2ft and inserting 
> threaded 1 1/2" rod and industrial epoxy to secure them.  Then with a crane, lift the tower and set it on the 
> bolts and secure them down.
> 
> The alternative is a new hole, buy the base from Tash towers (no price yet -- waiting) and install as per the 
> manual with the hinge mechanism and plate that comes attached to the rebar cage.
> 
> Tnx!
> 
> 
> -------------------------
> 73,
> Greg - AB7R
> Whidbey Island WA
> NA-065
> 
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