[TowerTalk] Advice on Old TV Antenna Tower

[Keith Dutson]

That tower may be safe to climb.  But, if it is like the Rohn HDBX, you will
quickly wear out your feet on those angled flat iron braces.  I would be
tempted to rent a lift bucket and do all maintenance/installation using the
bucket.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Cox,
Norman R.
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 7:45 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Advice on Old TV Antenna Tower

   Thanks to all of you for your advice.  I get the message.

     The tower measures 28 inch sides at the base.  The cross members are
riveted.  The sections are bolted.  The tower is galvanized, but shows some
rust on the top section.  It is free-standing without any guys or house
bracket.

     We are putting together a list of possible alternatives that don't
involve climbing to the top.  Maybe an idea will come up that will allow use
of the tower.

Thanks again,

Norm
KE0ZT


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