[TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577

Keith Dutson kdutson at sbcglobal.net
Wed Feb 21 17:50:12 EST 2018


I have a set of 12 of these.  They come in a plastic pail with hand wrench.
The set weighs about 50 lbs.

You need the HD impact wrench to get them in/out.  Got in by hand once but
could not get them out.  Had to dig them out using a shovel.  However, these
anchors work very well for a field day tower setup.  Just have to invest in
the impact wrench.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Larry
Stowell
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:47 AM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577

Pete

Take a look at these anchors.

https://americanearthanchors.com/

73 Larry K1ZW



On 2/20/2018 9:24 PM, Bert wrote:
> 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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