[TowerTalk] tower removal question... the filane...

[Tom WA9WSJ]

 Thank you all for your suggestions, I very much appreciate them! Especially Mac's 'supporting' response! This reinforces ham radio brotherhood! THANK YOU!
During the time that you were all good at responding, and I was considering all of them, the guy who was to help me with a bucket truck, had a heart attack. Thank God he survived. His recovery time gave me more time to read and consider all of your input. I decided against dealing with the tower. Just too many unknowns and safety is paramount. So onward to other safer adventures.Thanks again for all your input. 
73 Tom



    On Monday, May 6, 2019, 8:19:42 PM MDT, Mac <libbysales at austin.rr.com> wrote:  
 
 I'd walk away from it and never look back, it has a limited value and 
will require a maximum effort as well same or near cost to rent and 
gather equipment. On second thought ?  I'd run from this deal as we are 
calling it.

But we will support your effort however you go ..

best:  mac/mc  w5mc

On 5/5/2019 4:36 PM, Tom WA9WSJ via TowerTalk wrote:
> Hello Oh Wise Gents!
> I have the opportunity to obtain a 40, (38), foot Rohn 25G for free. But I will have to take it down. I have no idea how long it's been in the air but I would guess many years.
> The bottom section has TWO splits, one per leg, where it must have frozen and ruptured, so no climbing it. I'm considering a rented man lift to take each section off.
> So my question is "generally speaking", how difficult is it to separate the sections? Considering that I'll use a gin pole and a tower jack installation/removal tool.
> The antenna that is up there is what looks to be a VHF commercial ground plane, so no real weight was up there.
> I know this is a leading question, but I'd like a little insight as to what I'm up against.
> What tricks does the experienced guys here have to suggest?
> Thanks much!!!
> Tom
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