[TowerTalk] Rohn Tap in Base?

Tim N9PUZ tim.n9puz at gmail.com
Thu Sep 18 12:27:57 EDT 2008


Dave Tipton wrote:
> I've heard that there is a way to install a guyed Rohn 25 tower without the
> concrete footer.  it evidentally involves using a 3 prong base section that
> you literally pound into the ground.  I've seen one such install (though
> didn't know it at the time.) and it's a 70 footer with 2 sets of guys.  What
> was this base called, and how do I find one?
> 
> TNX,
> Dave, W5DMT

I don't know the part numbers but it is called a "drive in base." 
There is one with a plate and a single rod in the center and another 
with a plate and three rods. I imagine anywhere you can buy Rohn tower 
sections can get them. I have no idea how well they work, etc.

Tim, N9PUZ



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