[TowerTalk] Help Identifying tower from photo

[W5CPT]

It could be Rohn 20G or 25G.  

Major (noticeable) differences:
20G = 7 horizontal cross members per section
25G = 8 horizontal cross members per section

20G = 1/4" crossmember material
25G = 5/16" crossmember material

There are other differences such as the gauge of the steel in the legs, with 25G having a thicker gauge and hence is heaver.  The two dimensions listed above are the fastest way to check.

Do not dismiss 20G. While it is lighter weight and strength, it is still usable is one is prudent in the loading.  Here in the Midwest 20G is plentiful and cheap if not free for the taking (down).

Clint - W5CPT - West Kentucky


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Derek Cohn/WB0TUA 
  To: towertalk at contesting.com 
  Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 7:02 PM
  Subject: [TowerTalk] Help Identifying tower from photo


  Hi Everyone,

  Someone sent me a few photos of a tower that they want to sell.  However, I'm having trouble determining what tower it is.  My thinking is that it's Rohn 25G but I'm not very knowledgeable about these.  I guess it could be Rohn 6.  I put the photos up on the web in hopes that someone might recognize it.  They're not very helpful photos but some of you eagle-eyed list members might be able to recognize it from the little information that is in the pics:

  http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/mystery_tower.bmp
  http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/mystery_tower2.bmp
  http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/mystery_tower3.bmp
  http://www.mindspring.com/~vibroplex/mystery_tower4.bmp

  Thanks for any help you guys can offer.

  73,

  Derek Cohn
  Morse Telegraph Club - Alton Chapter
  Office UD, Sine DJ
  Amateur Radio Station - WBØTUA
  1969 Brunswick M274A5 Mechanical Mule
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