[TowerTalk] Homebrew tower...

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

Much of the strength in a tower that size come from the braces. The size 
of the brace material, spacing and angle.  I would think the actual 
tubes in 25G are no where near as sturdy as the 1/8th inch wall material 
you have.  Without the braces, the tubing for 25G and even 45G is quite 
easy to bend.  However those braces are welded on before the galvanizing 
process.

Gerald had some good suggestions for guy material.

73

Roger (K8RI)



On 6/26/2015 11:50 AM, Douglas Ruz wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I would like a tower in my property but i can not buy a Rohn or any other tower, so, I WILL BUILD ONE...or will try build one.
>
> I have many galvanized tubes, 7 ft long, 1 1/32 inch diameter and 1/8 inch wall.
>
> I have been reading dimensions of Rohn 25G and 45G...i like 25G.
>
> My goals are:
> -Reach about 50 ft high.
> -Install a rotator.
> -Install a lightweight tribander yagi (maybe an spiderbeam), a 6m yagi (5 elem) and maybe 2 elem moxon for 40m...I know 50ft is not OK for a 40m antenna but my anchor points are to close, so, i can not install a higher tower.
>
> I have another important questions...it is about GUY LINES...what is the cheapest guy line solution ???
>
> 73....Douglas, CO8DM
>


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