[TowerTalk] Tower guy line Anchor Positions

[K9MA]

Keep in mind that, unless the tower is very stiff, the horizontal 
component of the tension in all the guy wires will be equal. That means 
that if the anchor points are not equidistant from the tower, the total 
tension in the guy wires will not be equal. The greatest tension with be 
in the guy wire anchored closest to the tower. That suggests that the 
tension in that guy wire should be the usual 10 percent or so of 
breaking strength, and let the others fall where they may, as long as 
the tower is plumb.

This is all from Statics 101 many years ago and simple trigonometry. The 
real tower experts on this list may disagree, and I'd defer to them.

73,
Scott K9MA

On 1/23/2021 8:34 AM, R. David Eagle via TowerTalk wrote:
> Hello,
> I am considering putting up my Glen Martin Tower with Hazer that I purchased from an estate a couple years ago and after careful measurements and drawing everything out, I have noticed that I may have to extend an anchor point out a little to clear a parking area.  Now, this is only a 40' tower....So how critical is it that ALL anchors be distanced from the base equally?  OR just maintain tensions?  Good ol physics.
> Any help would be appreciated...
> Thanks,
> DaveKB8NNU
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