[TowerTalk] Guy Wire Anchors

[jimlux]

On 4/14/20 6:19 AM, Fredrick Matos via TowerTalk wrote:
> Tnx Tim.
> 
> For background, I am PVRC, and I have had discussions with club members on my plans.
> W3LPL has provided good advice. Also had helpful emails with Don Daso and Jon Zaimes.
> 
> I had some interest in the American Earth anchors, but I posed my question more to begin a general discussion on anchors than  my application.   But if there was a very positive response on the American Earth anchors, I would consider using them, pricey as they are.
> 
> You make a good suggestion to connect with manufacturers and follow their plan, but it’s not doable in my case.   I am putting up an Army surplus AB-621 tower/mast. It came without guys, so I am planning the guys right now, and will buy Phillystran, Big Grips, etc. from DXE, around $500-600, maybe more.


Then consult an engineer who can do the loads analysis for you. ARRL has 
a VCE program to find engineers.  The engineer can do the analysis and 
essentially provide the "do what the manufacturer recommends" guidance.