[TowerTalk] My First Tower

[Hank Garretson]

Way back when, there was an article in CQ, I think it was, describing a
metal v-notch at top of cut-off tree with a winch. Relatively lightweight
antenna mast pivoted at bottom and was pulled vertical with beam attached.
Rotator could be either ground level or at top.

73,

Hank, W6SX

On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 11:03 AM Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:

> On 7/1/2019 10:54 AM, w0jx--- via TowerTalk wrote:
> > Secondly, if I recall, someone on Tower Talk trimmed off the top of a
> strong tree and was able to mount a tribander on to the tree trunk. I have
> a huge ash on my lot right now that would serve well as a solid 60 foot
> mast!
>
> That may have been my neighbor, NI6T. When he heard I was considering
> it, he strongly advised me against it for one simple reason. Most guys
> who will climb your tower know what to do when they get up there. Tree
> climbers won't have a clue. Garry had exactly that experience, and it
> cost him a bundle.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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