[TowerTalk] re installing my hdxmdpl72 question on rebar

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/24/2010 10:29:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>  When I see specs like that it always makes me think that  the 
manufacturer does it on purpose to limit their liability, 
 
    Ya think?!? They also do it to comply with  various tower standards and 
building regulations. 


>  knowing that almost nobody is going to actually going to  follow the 
print.
 
    Jeez, Dave - I know you've been on TT for some  time and I can't 
believe you made that statement. You're SUPPOSED to  do what the manufacturer 
says. They have real live engineers that come up with  those specs. AMATEUR 
back-of-the-envelope calculations ain't gonna cut it.  

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
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