In a message dated 98-07-05 13:02:14 EDT, shurst@magiclink.com writes:
>
> I'm getting ready to dismantle MY Rohn 25G. I installed this tower about
> ten years ago. It's 40 feet high with a CushCraft A-3 tri-bander on top. I
> have already removed my dipoles and misc. antennas. I would like some tips
> and tricks as to getting the tower sections apart after ten years of use.
Dismantling an old tower is a potentially dangerous undertaking (no pun
intended). Since it's your tower, it's not very tall and it's only 10 years
old, the risk is minimal. If the previous conditions are NOT met, then be REAL
CAREFUL.
Nonethless, usually the biggest problem is getting the sections apart.
There is probably oxidation in the leg joints that one person on the tower
might not have enough leverage to get them apart. The handiest tool for this
operation is the TowerJack. It will help you pry the sections apart. (It'll
also pull the sections together when you put it back together.) Check out
www.championradio.com for more info. The first time you use it - it will have
paid for itself! It's also simpler and safer than using 2x4's and a hydraulic
bottle jack.
> Also , I am looking at getting a new safety belt. The old one kinda scares
> me :-) !!! What should I look for in tower climbing safty belts ? I'm
> 5'7" and weight is about 140 , 31 inch waist . I would also like to know of
> any neat doo-dad's that come in really handy whilst on top of a tower ,
> tool pouch, buckets , etc.
Did I mention the Champion Radio Products web site? OSHA approved safety
equipment available also.
You may also want to start off with a copy of my 3-part series on safety
equipment that appeared in my CQ Contest magazine column, "Up The Tower". An
SASE to Tower Tech, Box 572, Woodinville, WA, 98072, will get you a free copy.
> Also , anyone know which wind zone Idaho is in?
Gooding County is a 70 MPH windspeed zone - the lowest they give.
>I have a Rohn catalog
> from 1987, has much changed since then , should I get a new catalog ?
No question. The TIA-222 tower standard has gone through 2-3 revisions
since then. Again, Champion Radio Products has them.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Champion Radio Products -- Professional tower supplies and much more.
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