> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
> bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K7LXC@aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 11:14 AM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com; k6xn@comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] LOOKING FOR A USED CRANK UP SELF SUPPORTING
> TUBULARTOWER
>
>
> In a message dated 2/1/2006 1:44:48 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
>
> > I am looking for a used self supporting crank up tower to install at a
> location in Nevada for contesting. I already have in place 10 cubic yards
> of
> steel reinforced concrete with 1 inch diameter by 36 inch long anchor
> bolts
> imbedded in the concrete. The anchor bolts are spaced 9 inches apart
> which
> will accommodate a US Tower tubular tower Model MA-770 with the MARB-770
> free standing Rotor Base and the early Tristao 70 +/- foot crank up
> tubular
> towers.
>
> > Are there other towers which would accept an anchor bolt pattern of
> four
> one
> inch diameter anchor bolts spaced 9 inches apart?
>
> Hiya, Ted --
>
> I wouldn't worry about the bolt pattern. The existing bolts can be
> chopped off with a hand grinder and then you can rent a drill with a
> concrete bit
> or a hammer drill to drill new holes. Epoxy in the new anchor bolts and
> you're good to go. Construction guys do this all the time and it works
> great. When
> you're done, the epoxy is typically stronger than the concrete.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve K7LXC
> TOWER TECH -
> Professional tower services for amateurs
> Cell: 206-890-4188
Why not just have an adaptor plate made to bolt on to the existing bolts?
73
Gary K4FMX
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