A picture is worth a thousand words.
Noticed the downspout watering the tower.
Has it grown since it was planted, hi?
73, Jim
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From: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
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Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Question
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> >
> >>But, what is the best way to make
> >>sure that each post is 90 Degrees ?
> >>
> >>Rope it with guys till the concrete cures ?
> >
> > ------------ REPLY FOLLOWS ------------
> >
> > Guys are the way to go but I'd use something more rigid like wood 2x2s
> > or similar. You don't want your guys to stretch in the wind, even a
> > little bit.
>
> How about both?
> http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/tower13.htm
>
> This is how I set the bottom two sections for my 45-G
> The wood frame supports the sections to keep them from sinking through the
> crushed rock at the bottom of the hole as well as helping to keep them
> straight. Then I used 3/16" galvanized wire rope as guy wires to keep the
> sections plumb.
>
> Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
> N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
> www.rogerhalstead.com
> >
> > Bill, W6WRT
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