[TowerTalk] tower removal question

[Wayne Kline]

Hi, not knowing ALL the facts…. IF I had a clear fall AREA I would cut it down with a 4” cutting wheel.    Wit h38 ft you should be able to salvage 35 ft .    the antenna would be TOAST

I would NEVER climb the thing…



Mu .02  Wayne  W3EA



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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> on behalf of Fred Keen via TowerTalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] tower removal question

You can pick up 3 sections of good used Rohn 25 in the Dallas area for$50-75 a section. How does that compare to lift delivery and rental?IF this involves removal for an elderly widow of an SK, then that's a different story. (Also consider is the base inconcrete?)Fred KC5YN

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  On Sun, May 5, 2019 at 4:57 PM, kj6y--- via TowerTalk<towertalk at contesting.com> wrote:
With the cost of the lift and the time involved to remove and transport, and you'll only end up with 3 usable sections, providing the others aren't damaged.  Is it worth it.
Just my opinion.
Skip Bolnick, KJ6YCommunications Service Cowww.kj6y.com818-522-5421

In a message dated 5/5/2019 2:37:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, towertalk at contesting.com writes:

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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