[TowerTalk] HDBX-48

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

On 1/31/2015 6:12 PM, TexasRF--- via TowerTalk wrote:

If I make my own, I use solid rod. Galvanized pipe is soft, bends 
easily.  Solid rods are as easy to work with.

73

Roger (K8RI)


> Hi Tom, these towers are made by Thomas Shelby Co in Ohio now and you find
> them with a Google search.
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> Some users have made their own base stubs by purchasing a 10ft length of
> galvanized pipe and cutting into three pieces. The size that is just less
> than  2" OD will work just fine. Then you will need to drill two holes in each
> pipe  piece to match the bottom section mounting. Six bolts can then be used
> to fasten  the pipes to the tower legs.
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> If you are concerned about water collecting in the pipes and subsequently
> freezing/splitting you can place six inches or so of crushed rocks in the
> bottom  of the foundation hole to allow drainage. Or you could fill the pipes
> with  concrete but that is a messy job.
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> 73,
> Gerald K5GW
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> In a message dated 1/31/2015 3:00:24 P.M. Central Standard Time,
> k5iid at sbcglobal.net writes:
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> I have  purchased a used Rohn HDBX-48 to be installed at my new QTH. What
> do I need in  the way of Mounting materials (mounting stubs,etc) and more
> importantly, where  can I get them.
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> Does anyone know who actually stocks them. Can they be  manufactured by an
> individual? I can't even find a picture of what one should  look like.
> Thanks in advance...
> Tom K5IID
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> K5IID Tom  Horton  Hillsboro, TX
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Roger (K8RI)


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