[TowerTalk] guy line anchor ?

[john at kk9a.com]

The problem with adding guy wires to a crank up tower is that it applies a 
downward force on the tower and the winch and cable may not be able to 
handle these forces.  Maybe you can find another spot for this vertical, 
perhaps mount it to your house.

John KK9A



To: "Towertalk" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] guy line anchor ?
From: "Paul Young" <paul at g0hwc.com>
Reply-to: Paul Young <paul at g0hwc.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:17:57 +0100
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Hi all,

I have decided to add guy lines to my free standing tower.
I have 2 good points to tie to but the 3rd I need to make.
It will need to be some sort of ground anchor, and looking
for pointers.

My Tower is only 45ft wind up / tilt over in a concrete block
and has been up for over a year fine with a 4 ely tri-bander,
I would like to add a big vertical to the top so the reason for
the guy lines.

photos here: http://www.g0hwc.com/latest_projects.html
at bottom of the page.