[TowerTalk] Need advice climbing small tower

[Wayne Kline]

Don,

I agree with Chuck  an extension ladder  extended then lashed to the tower with   ratchet straps .

Wayne ,W3EA
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From: Don Rasmussen via TowerTalk<mailto:towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2021 1:30 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com<mailto:towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Need advice climbing small tower

Thanks guys,

Here are the hi-res photos from the last time I did the job. Not enough room to work at the top is the problem. The tower will lay down toward the gate but not with the hexbeam on top. I would consider a lift, a ladder, or possibly welding a better crank up tower or crank up mast to the existing base. I just cant seem to shimmy up there to work on the antenna as in 2010 (these photos).

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_AdhP0Ri5D51y6P-FAPXPTSyblW8_7M_/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aHXssn0pBT7dZMBsYn4wVCLpts75cuJ8/view


de Wb8yqj Don
Carlsbad, Ca. USA

An extension ladder would be the choice I would make. A 24 foot extension
ladder would allow you to reach something 21 feet high.
What is on the tower? Can it be laid over? Is it next to a building where a
rope could go over the roof to ease it down?

Chuck W5PR

On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 1:15 AM W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu at w0mu.com> wrote:

> Climbing belts are out. Full body harnesses are what we should be using
> today.  If you are not comfortable the stay off and hire a professional
> or find some help.  They do make pretty small lifts these days
> especially for that height.
>
> Be safe!
>
> W0MU






On Saturday, April 10, 2021, 08:04:06 PM PDT, Don Rasmussen <wb8yqj at yahoo.com> wrote:





Hello all,

I have a 20 foot aluminum self standing tower with a 15 foot steel mast inside.

The spacing is so narrow at the top half of the tower I just can seem to get
situated to work. My feet press together in the tower and with my eyes
at the 20 foot level the tower comes to a point so no lateral stability above the waist.

Ten years ago it was easy - it seems.

I have a climbing belt but am considering a ladder this time or any other
trick short of an exterior lift since it wont fit in the gate.

Any suggestions welcome!

de Wb8yqj Don
http://wb8yqj.yolasite.com/antennas.php
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