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Subject: [TowerTalk] Guy Anchors
From: W8JI@contesting.com (Tom Rauch)
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 04:52:40 -0400
> Guy anchors for utility poles are not the same as guying a 100ft
> tower. Utility poles are made of wood,  and normally not as tall as
> most towers.  I think you will find that the guy is used to stabilize
> the pole and maintain strain on the cable attached to the pole.  Dont
> think these poles need guys to remain erect.
> 
> Ray, wq7r

You bet. The stress on a normal utility pole would buckle most 
towers.

Even so, I would not downsize the anchors. I'd still use what they 
use, making sure of course you don't get some light duty anchor 
for service drop backguying.



 


73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com 

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