[TowerTalk] Rohn 25G Foldover Guy Wire Tension

[Jack/W6NF]

If anyone replies to Robb off the reflector please cc me. I have a 48-foot
Rohn fold-over that I am planning to put up before the contest season and
such issues are of importance to me, as well.

73,


On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 3:03 PM, Robb Urie <rurie at mywdo.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> In the process of replacing a 50 foot Rohn 25G with a 58 foot fold over
> version.  New base and guy wire anchors have been poured and the question of
> guy wire tension needs clarification.  Neither one of my Rohn catalogs
> mention anything specific regarding the tension for the 4 guy wire scheme
> vs.
> the 3 found on conventional installs.  I’m wondering if using the standard
> formula of 10% tension will still be okay even with the extra guy wire.
>  Will
> be using new 3/16 EHS and hardware and have a Loos PT-2 tension gauge.  If
> anyone out there knows of any mention of the proper tension with the
> fold over kits, I’d certainly appreciate it.  Also, any owners with
> interesting ideas of lifting the boom assembly would be valuable.  My plan
> was to use
> my trusty tower assistant; Mr. ATV and gin pole.
>
> Any info or thoughts can be sent direct to:  rurie at mywdo.com
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robb NØRU
> Woodland Park, CO
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