[TowerTalk] Guying a Universal Aluminum Tower

[Steve Maki]

On 11/18/2011 7:39 PM, K8RI wrote:

>> There is much debate in the towertalk archives on guying a freestanding
>> tower, especially Universal Towers that you should read through.

> I was there the first time<:-))

Me too.

>>    I believe
>> that adding guy wires can make it a stronger structure,

> It can, but...depending on the tower and the installation it can also
> reduce the capabilities of the tower and particularly Aluminum towers.

Maybe, but unlikely. IMHO of course.

-Steve K8LX