[TowerTalk] Putting in First Tower

[Ron Rosson]

Well the weather here in Colorado is finally getting to the point where I need to get of my backside and start setting plans to get my first tower put up here in Loveland, Co. I have 6 10’ sections and one top section plus 1 8’ section (all 25G). Depending on who I have talked to in person I have got mixed information on using burring the 8’ section or setting a base plate for the tower. Which is the better route? Also In my google searches I have found not tied and true method (free info) for the depth of the whole to dig for the base and how to set the rebar be it I go with encasing a tower section in cement or with purchasing a base plate for the tower. Below is what I know that I need to do:
	- Cement needs to be 3000 PSI rated
	- I want to go bigger on the whole just in case I want to go higher than what I currently have on hand
	- Get with local County to make sure I am ok with how I want to get this accomplished.
	- Once the cement is poured I have a minimum of 30 days of curing before I can start putting sections together
	- If it falls it has to land on my property and not any of my neighbors :)

What I do not know:
	- Best way to accomplish digging of the hole and setting it up for the tower
		- Disturbed or undisturbed
		- Rebar pattern
		- Dimensions (x by y by z (where z is the depth)
	- How to properly setup the anchors for the guy wires
	- Can I guy to the same point from different heights if my height requires a guy at “a" feet and another at “b” feet.

All guidance and pointers is greatly appreciated. If you are local I am open to a visit for some personal pointers to see the lay of the land (so to speak)

TIA

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73 de KF5JRA
Ron Rosson
ron at oneinsane.org