[TowerTalk] Installing DB36 atop 75ft guyed tower?

[Joe K2UF]

I have also used this method.  The only thing I did different was I attached
a good quality rope to support the tower below the beam boom before I
disconnected guy cable.  Probably not necessary but it gave me a warm fuzzy
feeling.

73  Joe K2UF 


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From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill
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Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 8:20 AM
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Installing DB36 atop 75ft guyed tower?

I have done the same thing as John many times.  Only caveat,  make sure it 
is not windy.  Other than that it is THE only way to  go.
 
Bill K4XS/KH7XS
 
 
In a message dated 5/8/2015 11:18:34 A.M. Coordinated Universal Time,  
john at kk9a.com writes:

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
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