[TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577

[john at kk9a.com]

I am glad to hear that I am not the only one unsuccessful at screwing
anchors in by hand. There are machines that do a good job of this. W8JI
has some anchor information on his site that may be helpful
https://www.w8ji.com/screw_in_guy_anchors.htm , one anchor just requires a
drilled hole.

John KK9A


To:	TowerTalk <TowerTalk at contesting.com>
Subject:	[TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577
Date:	Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:18:55 -0500

After spending a frustrating afternoon trying (and failing) to drive a
single helical guy anchor for my AB-577 tower, I'm looking for a better
solution. I'm trying very hard to avoid excavation, concrete, etc.because
I will need to restore the site to pristine condition in a few years. I
came across a product called a duckbill anchor that claims 3000 lb working
load in normal soil, and can be driven with a sledge or an electric
jackhammer, leaving a cable end that is then pulledon to "flip" the anchor
into its final position.

Anyone ever used these with a tower, AB-577 or otherwise?  Any reason not
to give them a try?


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