[TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577

[Steve Bookout]

Pete,

They have been holding up my 80 meter 4 square for over a dozen years 
and my 40 meter 4 square for about 5 years.

They make them up to sizes suitable for utilities to use.

I used an electric jack hammer to install them.

Steve, NR4M


On 2/20/2018 3:18:PM, N4ZR wrote:
> 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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