[TowerTalk] Installing DB36 atop 75ft guyed tower?

[john at kk9a.com]

With only my XYL's help I have installed much larger antennas by pulling
them straight up the tower using pulleys and my SUV. I either pull the
antenna away from the guys or when that is not feasible I temporarily drop
a single set of guys.  It is very simple and in my opinion having 30-40'
of freestanding tower above the guy is safe. I reattach the guys before
climbing to bolt the antenna. You can also tram it but depending on how
high your top guy is you still may have some interference.

John KK9A



To:	"TowerTalk at contesting.com" <TowerTalk at contesting.com>
Subject:	[TowerTalk] Installing DB36 atop 75ft guyed tower?
From:	Jim Miller <jim at jtmiller.com>
Date:	Thu, 7 May 2015 21:57:51 -0400

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
_________________