You can install virtually everything on the ground before erecting the
tower. I did - worked fine! Piece of cake to install.
73,
Joe
WL7M
At 01:46 PM 28-10-2002, Al Williams wrote:
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "GALE STEWARD" <k3nd@yahoo.com>
>The top set of guys went to the HAZER
> > and the lower set to the tower. As I recall the
> > procedure was as follows:
> >
> > * Position the antenna correctly and then crank the
> > HAZER down until it is just above the lower set of
> > guys. The top guys have gone slack.
> >
> > * Climb the tower and install temporary guys 8-10 ft
> > above the HAZER. Have a ground crew person connect
> > them to the anchors.
> >
> > * Remove the lower set of guys on the way down.
> >
> > * Crank the HAZER down to ground level.
> >
> > Reverse the procedure to put everything back up. You
> > can work on the antenna at ground level but you still
> > need to climb. With no load, the unsupported top 20-30
> > feet are apparently easily supported by the temporary
> > guys.
> >
> > This is from memory but I don't think I missed
> > anything. I probably have a copy of the article in my
> > files somewhere.
> >
> > 73, Stew K3ND
> >
>Although I have a Glenn Martin tower and Hazer, I have
>yet to install it. However, Their literature clearly claims
>that "...you never have to climb a tower again..." and
>also includes "...never climb the tower..." in their safety
>precautions.
>
>Also, it seems to me that the raising pulley, cable,
>and winch can be installed while the tower is still
>horizontal?
>
>k7puc
>
>_______________________________________________
>AN Wireless Self Supporting Towers at discounted prices,
>See http://www.mscomputer.com
>
>Wireless Weather Stations now $349.95. Call Toll Free,
>888-333-9041 for additional information.
>_______________________________________________
>Towertalk mailing list
>Towertalk@contesting.com
>http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
|