[Boatanchors] Tower erection

[Bry Carling]

I'm glad I followed Tge recommendations even though it took an extra 6 months and several changes to comply with the legally required safety measures and safety standards of TI-222 for my area. Wing it at your own risk.

Best regards - Brian Carling
 AF4K Crystal Co.
http://af4k.com

Tel: 321-262-5471




> On Jun 30, 2015, at 9:34 PM, RAY FRIESS <rayfrijr at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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