[TowerTalk] Installing DB36 atop 75ft guyed tower?

[W3YY]

Check the tower specs, but I would think that 75ft of guyed Rohn 45 would be
more than sufficient.  Rohn 55 seems to be overkill to me.

Build the DB36 on the ground and tram it up or get a crane.  I'm not sure
about the DB36, but I built my 4-el SteppIR on the ground, retracted the
elements, and then just raised the boom and put the element tubes back on at
the top of tower.  Think about that if the DB36 allows.

73, Bob - W3YY


-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Miller
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2015 9:58 PM
To: TowerTalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Installing DB36 atop 75ft guyed tower?

I'm evaluating options for a future station. I'm thinking a Steppir DB36
with the 80m dipole would be a likely choice atop a 75ft tower. I'm
evaluating the possibility of either a crankup/tiltover or something like a
Rohn 55.

I'm wondering how something as complex and heavy as a DB36 would be
installed on a guyed tower with all the obstruction of the guys. One way
would be to get a crane.

Are there others?

Thanks

Jim ab3cv
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