[TowerTalk] Equalizer plate dimensions

[john at kk9a.com]

It has been a long time since I have looked at a crank-up tower however I
seem to recall heavier steel that went around the top of each section. If
that is the case I see no reason for an equalizer plate plus adding plates
may prohibit the tower from completely retracting. If it is really meant
for guys, perhaps there are attachment points. I am hoping that the
sections somehow lock before tightening the guys.

John KK9A

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Subject:	[TowerTalk] Equalizer plate dimensions
From:	David Aslin G3WGN <david at aslinvc.com>
Date:	Thu, 2 Aug 2018 20:43:45 +0000

Hi Towertalkians,
I have a pair of telescopic towers that are similar in size to a US Tower
HDX-589.  The manufacturer specifies guying at 3 levels, but does not provide
equalizer plates.  I'm mindful of the Towertalk prime directive, but as the
manufacturer is no longer in business, I can't consult them on this topic.
Seems to me that equalizer plates are a wise precaution at this high wind
location, but I'm open to the wisdom of the Towertalk crowd.
In order to fabricate some 3-way equalizer plates I need dimensions of, for
example, the Rohn equalizer plates.  Would any kind soul care to measure
theirs
or provide a specsheet that shows plate thickness, hole sizes and placements?
The Rohn catalog is silent on the key points!
73, David G3WGN  M6O