[TowerTalk] tower removal question

[Steve Maki]

Right. As a matter fact, it's rare that the salvage/resale value of 
*any* tower is higher than the professional insured labor to remove it, 
unless there are valuable appurtenances that go along with it.

-Steve K8LX

On 05/05/19 17:57 PM, kj6y--- via TowerTalk 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