[Boatanchors] Tower erection

[RAY FRIESS]

Just figure it out the best you can and go for it.   Sometimes people forget that "back in the day" that's what was done
and is part of the ham radio spirit.   Use common sense and go for it.    

I have a 30 footer that I am going to be putting up, ground mounted against the house.    I have neighbors behind me and
to both sides.   I'll just make sure that if it comes down, it wont go off the property.


> From: w5sum at comcast.net
> To: gsteffens at bevcomm.net
> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:14:20 -0500
> CC: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Tower erection
> 
> Oops apparently I hit a sore spot.. forget everything single thing I said. 
> The fact
> that I have erected a couple dozen towers apparently means nothing.
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Bill Abate
> Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 8:11 PM
> To: Gerry Steffens
> Cc: 'boatanchors mailman.qth.net'
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Tower erection
> 
> Gerry,
> 
> You should not approach this design with rule of thumb answers.  Where
> is the tower located?  There are standards that define what the design
> wind speed should be in that locale.  What is the wind area of the
> antennas to be installed?  What are the soil loading ratings?  What is
> the surrounding terrain topography? etc.
> 
> Hip pocket engineering is not a good idea.  You may be risking people's
> lives.  Get a professional engineer to design the base and check out the
> tower ratings.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Bill, K3PGB
> 
> 
> 
> Gerry Steffens wrote:
> > My son picked up a solid, used 64 foot, free standing Rohn tower.  He 
> > lives
> > out in the country and is planning multiple uses.
> >
> > Research has uncovered that some folks bury one whole tower section as a
> > base, with appropriate concrete.  He prefers not to go that direction but
> > rather to make a base with irons into the ground.
> >
> > A 4 foot by 4 foot by 4 foot concrete mass appears to be a suitable base.
> >
> > The question is what methods are used to be certain the tower is true or
> > plum?
> >
> > Any advice or references appreciated.
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Gerry
> >
> >
> >
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