[PPRAANet] Fwd: Question about ham radio tower

[Ray Uberecken]

Hi Everyone,

I live between the Falcon intersection and Ellicott.  I would be happy to
visit the residence to look at the situation and make recommendations.  I
am a broadcast engineer and familiar with towers.

Ray Uberecken AA0L
(719) 323-9033

On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 6:02 PM Douglas Hagerman via PPRAANet <
ppraanet at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> How does the PPRAA normally handle such a request? I would personally be
> nervous about getting involved with something like this, but maybe others
> are more familiar with towers? It seems likely that the owner would be okay
> with its removal.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Doug, W0UHU.
>
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> > From: Michelle Hernandez <michelle.dl.hernandez at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: Question about ham radio tower
> > Date: 5April, 2021 at 9:32:14 AM MDT
> > To: Douglas Hagerman <douglas.hagerman at me.com>
> >
> > Hello Doug,
> >
> > It is located in the town of Falcon at a privet residence in the
> somewhat rural area. It belongs to my family since my grandfather built it
> but he is no longer with us so it belongs to my grandmother. We don't have
> any information about a station license or any of that since this was built
> over 25+ years ago by my family and family friends so this is a very olddd
> tower. We have not had any maintenance for this tower in over 20 years. we
> are not trying to 'use it' we are only trying to fix the ground wire that
> fastened it to the tower because it wobbles in high winds. But mainly we
> just need someone, anyone, to come out and tell us what needs to be done.
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Michelle
> >
> > On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 12:24 PM Douglas Hagerman <
> douglas.hagerman at me.com <mailto:douglas.hagerman at me.com>> wrote:
> > Hello Michelle.
> >
> > Perhaps you could provide a bit more information about the tower. Where
> is it located? And who owns it? Radio towers are usually under the control
> of the station licensee, who takes responsibility for maintenance and
> liability risk.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Doug.
> >
> >
> >
> >> On 1Apr, 2021, at 12:15 PM, Michelle Hernandez <
> michelle.dl.hernandez at gmail.com <mailto:michelle.dl.hernandez at gmail.com>>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> Oh thank you so much! Look forward to hearing from someone. Appreciate
> your time.
> >>
> >> Michelle
> >>
> >> On Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 12:14 PM Douglas Hagerman <douglas.hagerman at me.com
> <mailto:douglas.hagerman at me.com>> wrote:
> >> Hi Michelle.
> >>
> >> I think you might find somebody at the PPRAA (club names are
> confusing!) who might be able to help. I've copied them on this reply.
> >>
> >> Doug.
> >>
> >> > On 1Apr, 2021, at 11:16 AM, Michelle Hernandez <
> michelle.dl.hernandez at gmail.com <mailto:michelle.dl.hernandez at gmail.com>>
> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Hello!
> >> >
> >> > I had a question, hopefully you're able to help me. We live out in
> colorado springs and have a tall ham radio tower, which is held down by
> ground wires and cables to protect from high winds etc. This is a very old
> tower. Recently the pole that was holding down the left side of the tower
> was run into by a car and the wire came loose. We are looking for someone
> to come out to help fix it and wondering if you have anyone or....if you
> know anyone to help with this situation.
> >> >
> >> > Thank you,
> >> > Michelle
> >>
> >
>
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