[TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577

[N4ZR]

The next size down is what I've been looking at, called Duckbill 
Anchors  3000 lb working load, 7700 lb breaking load.  To be sure, not 
so fierce as the Manta Ray anchors, but don't require construction 
equipment to put them in.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 2/20/2018 9:55 PM, Andre VanWyk via TowerTalk wrote:
> Great anchor for sure Bert. I have been looking at this for my planned 160m
> elevated vertical (Rohn 25G) installation. Too bad the hydraulic anchor
> locker is several thousand dollars.....
> I wonder if anyone on this reflector has used these before?
>
> 73's
> NJ0F
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bert
> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 8:24 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577
>
> This is probably the best earth anchor system I've seen.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtq-YFgUQ60
>
> If you're a little handy with metal working you can make it yourself.
>
> Bert, VE3NR
>
>
>
> On 2/20/2018 5:08 PM, Tim Wininger wrote:
>> Pete;
>>
>> Take a look at American Earth Anchors (americanearthanchors.com).
>>
>> I used their Penatrator model 46inch guy version on 100 ft of 45G a few
>> years ago.
>> Only  real spec is to be used in un-disturbed soil . I installed the tower
>> on an acre of
>> farm land that had never been filled or mucked with in 100 yrs. These are
>> aluminum and wont rust in
>> most soil . I installed them by hand  due to being unable to locate the
>> electric tool they recommended
>> in my rural area. Rocks are no issue for this version I can assure you.
>>
>> W8JI has some good info and lot's of warnings.
>>
>> GL with the project,
>>
>> Tim , AB4B
>> NW Alabama
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 2:18 PM, N4ZR <n4zr at comcast.net> 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?
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> 73, Pete N4ZR
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