[TowerTalk] Rohn 25G

[Mark Robinson]

I thought Rohn 25 should be guyed every 20 feet. If you are not using a wall 
bracket then I would install 3 sets of guys.

Mark N1UK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <K7LXC at aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, 18 August, 2013 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn 25G


>>  I am a newbie. I am putting up a 60' Rohn 25G with 2 sets  of guys.
>
>>  My question concerns the baseplate. The baseplate only  uses a pier pin
> to hold it in place. It seems to me that this would allow the  base plate 
> to
> move.
>
>    Where would it move to?
>
>    Pier pins are typically used with bigger, heavier  towers because it
> more or less equalizes the leg stresses. In your case I'd  suggest just
> burying some of the bottom section in concrete. It's much easier to  erect 
> with
> the bottom section locked in. With a pier pin, you'll have to use 
> temporary
> guying to get it erected.
>
>    If your base is already poured, I'd recommend  bolting the baseplate to
> the base. (Use a rotary hammer and epoxy to set the  bolts.)
>
>     For a newbie, I don't recommend messing with  temporary guys. You need
> solid rigging skills and the right equipment to do that  safely. And 
> people
> still get hurt by using them. Set it in concrete.
>
>
>>  The 1st set of guys wires go at 28'
> What is the safest method  for installing the 10' sections prior to having
> the 1st set of guys in place? I  am not using a crane. I am using a gin
> pole. I want to make sure that it does  not fall over while I am the 
> process of
> getting to the height of where the 1st  guys go.
>
>    See comments above. If you're going to proceed with  temporary guys,
> use some of your precut guys for temps since ropes are stretchy.  A 
> comealong,
> guy grip, nylon slings and some carabiners or shackles will be very
> useful. ALL of this is covered in my UP THE TOWER book which I strongly 
> suggest
> you read. (Available from _www.championradio.com_
> (http://www.championradio.com) )
>
> Cheers,
> Steve      K7LXC
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> and
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