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Re: [TowerTalk] climbing AN-Wireless/Trylon type toweres (question)

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] climbing AN-Wireless/Trylon type toweres (question)
From: Alan NV8A <nv8a@att.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 14:46:54 -0400
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I haven't yet "been there", but when I had the opportunity to handle 
sections of both towers at Dayton last year, it did seem that AN 
Wireless used thicker steel, so the edges presumably would not be as sharp.

Yes, AN Wireless does offer climbing bolts, but AFAIR Trylon does not.

I did ask Dan (of AN Wireless) about a gin pole, but ISTR that he said 
they were *very* expensive.

Unless I change my mind and install a crank-up, it'll be AN Wireless for me.

73

Alan NV8A


On 06/04/06 11:25 am JC Smith wrote:

> I'm installing a new 80' tower this summer.  It's in a location that can't
> be accessed by a crane so I'm going to build it in place like a giant
> erector set.  (I'll post a link to photos soon.)  I know some of you have
> done this in the past and I'm curious how hard it is to climb around on
> these towers?  Obviously, during the assembly I will need to climb all
> around the tower, not just up one leg (which may or may not have climbing
> bolts).  I have a number of good pairs of sturdy boots.  Will climbing bolts
> be much help or can I almost as easily climb the braces?  I don't think
> Trylon offers climbing bolts but AN-Wireless does.  Any advice from those
> who have been there before will be appreciated.
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