[TowerTalk] FIRST TOWER UP AND LOOKING GORGEOUS

[Paul_group]

Charles Mills wrote:

<in response to some concerns about climbing a new un guyed tower>

> That tower is probably safe to climb sans guys at that height - per the ROHN
> Specs if it was done to spec.  The guys, if I remember correctly on the 25G
> add to the windloading.  Definitely guy it if you can.  Check with the
> manufacturer to see if there are any major boo-boos in the installation.
> But the bottom line is...safety first and congratulations!

I agree its not really a big deal is it?

My only concern is when a fat rigger (like me) is hanging off one side 
of the tower it's a lot of leverage at the bottom, even if the 
specification says its OK - during the install of the guys we should 
probably take some extra precaution.

In the case of this short structure after making sure the ground anchors 
are in place I'd take some temporary guys up about half way, then I'd 
continue to inspect as I climb, finally install the permanent guys at 
the top. On the way down recover the temporary guys.

I'd also hope that the person fitting the guys has a bit of experience 
and isn't just some bloke-from-the-club.

Now to the original poster - enjoy your new mast and bear in mind that 
ANY antenna installed up at 30 feet will have infinitely more gain than 
one sat in its packing crate awaiting the install of a 200 footer!

73 Paul

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