[TowerTalk] Wood constructed tower

[Larry]

Wood towers were made back in the 1950's. The last one I recollect (at least
think I recollect) was probably about 1958 or 1959 QST. I am not at a place
where I can look up such articles. Some of the 1950's Handbooks might have
an article as well.

73, Larry  W6NWS
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From: "k2vi" <k2vi at cox.net>
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Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:38 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Wood constructed tower


> Would there be a way to construct a 40' wood tower, The base being
> 10'x10'square and the top at 5'x5' square. Probably 4x4 posts bolted
> together. A ladder made to climb up to the top. Sort of like a WW2 lookout
> tower. All pressure treated. I would love this because I can then bolt a
> 5' roof tower on top and maintain the antenna, feedline and rotor whenever
> I want with no help. As I get older i would still be able to maintain the
> antenna and not have to rely on others. Has anyone had if inducted this
> idea. Would be interested to know.
>
> tony k2vi
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