[TowerTalk] Falling derrick monopoles (was OT: Wind Turbines and Towers)

[Rick Karlquist]

In looking at wind turbine web sites, I did notice one interesting
thing that is applicable to ham radio.  They often use guyed monopoles
that are erected using the "falling derrick" method, with as many
as 5 levels of guying.  This could be used to make a poor man's
Big Bertha.  With the guying, the system would be much cheaper
in terms of concrete base, bearings, and pole thickness.  If there
were just an affordable guy ring, this might be practical.

Rick N6RK