[TowerTalk] Climbing the Antenna Mast

[Jim Hoge]

First and foremost, make sure the mast and everything holding it up are rated for and can support you up there. While a pain, lowering the mast into the tower may be safer.If you opt for bolt on climbing steps, choose some that incorporate a stop at the outer edge of the step to keep your foot from sliding off the end. A temporary alternative that I have used is to u-bolt a single (inner) section from an aluminum extension ladder to the mast. Not pretty but it has the built in edge guards I mentioned. Also, my fall arrest device is attached to the mast, not the ladder.
 
Be safe!
 
Jim W5QM