[SMCARA] Rohn type antenna towers new or used

[A.J. Farmer]

I echo what Tom has said. 

You can get 8ft ground rods at Lowes. Look in the electrical aisle. They are copper clad steel. You would't want a solid copper rod because it would break the budget and it would be too soft to drive into the ground.

If you decide to go new or need parts for a reclaimed tower, there is a company in Ashland, VA that sells Rohn tower sections and all the components that you would ever need. 

http://www.3starinc.com

A.J. Farmer
AJ3U


> On Sep 21, 2015, at 5:04 PM, Jim Wieldt <wieldtjr at md.metrocast.net> wrote:
> 
> As I drive around the county anymore since getting my tech,  I cannot help but notice all of the antennas on masts with rotors left over from analog TV days.  Is there any salvage value to these or is it better to just bite the bullet and buy all new?  I would think that the owners would be quite happy to let you take them away.   I do see a few Directv dishes attached to some so I guess that makes them keepers.
> 
> Another question is whether or not these old structures might have the three 8 foot long copper  grounding rods and provisions presently recommended for triangular lattice towers.   If I surf around, I find that most supply seems to be from China through Alilbaba.   Does copper plated iron bar qualify? What does the smart money look for?  KC3WJA 
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