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Re: [TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577
From: Steve Bookout <steve@nr4m.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:24:36 -0500
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Pete,

They have been holding up my 80 meter 4 square for over a dozen years and my 40 meter 4 square for about 5 years.

They make them up to sizes suitable for utilities to use.

I used an electric jack hammer to install them.

Steve, NR4M


On 2/20/2018 3:18:PM, N4ZR wrote:
After spending a frustrating afternoon trying (and failing) to drive a single helical guy anchor for my AB-577 tower, I'm looking for a better solution. I'm trying very hard to avoid excavation, concrete, etc.because I will need to restore the site to pristine condition in a few years. I came across a product called a duckbill anchor that claims 3000 lb working load in normal soil, and can be driven with a sledge or an electric jackhammer, leaving a cable end that is then pulledon to "flip" the anchor into its final position.

Anyone ever used these with a tower, AB-577 or otherwise?  Any reason not to give them a try?



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