[TowerTalk] Guy Wire Anchors

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On Monday, April 13, 2020 8:36 PM, Mike Ryan <mryan001 at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:

> A four foot long earth anchor? If you are putting up a TENT, might be
> adequate. But a tower?...best have your life insurance policy paid
> up-to-date. -Mike
>
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> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Wayne
> Kline
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2020 10:14 PM
> To: Fredrick Matos; towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Guy Wire Anchors
>
> Fred,
>
> Not sure of your applications for these BUT IMHO I don't think it's an
> appropriate anchor for tower installation .
>
> All guys tower manufacture have speck for there hight/windload/anchor
> specifications.
>
> Build it to spec and you can't go wrong
>
> Wayne W3EA ,
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> From: Fredrick Matos via TowerTalkmailto:towertalk at contesting.com
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2020 3:44 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.commailto:towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Guy Wire Anchors
>
> I have researched guy-wire anchors and found these made by the American
> Earth Anchors Co. in Rhode Island/
>
> They are pricey but the best part is that they can be easily driven into the
> ground with an impact wrench. They have excellent pull-out resistance specs.
> Almost too good to believe, which makes me skeptical.
>
> https://americanea.americommerce.com/PE46-Guy-anchor-46-inch-Penetrator-with
> -guying-head.htm
>
> Their home page has a video of a 4-foot model being screwed into the ground
> in a few minutes.
>
> Has anyone used these types of anchors?
>
> Or do you know people who have, and what is the result?
>
> t would appreciate views and opinions.
>
> tnx es 73
>
> Fred W3ICM
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