Yes, very different.
A guyed tower only needs enough foundation to prevent its sinking into
the ground; the guys are what actually do all the work.
WB2WIK/6
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of jimlux
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 9:21 AM
To: Tower and HF antenna construction topics.
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] tower installation HG52SS
Stan Stockton wrote:
> My opinion is that solid rock is a good thing and you will have no
> problems at all. Go with your gut. I can tell you are more nearly to
> err on the side of safety than 75 percent of amateurs. I assume this
> us a 60 foot tower? I have four rohn 25 g towers for an 80m 4 square
> in holes that are about 2x2x2. The base isn't going anywhere.
>
> 73...Stan, K5GO
>
>
the HG52SS is a self supporter. Very different mechanics from a guyed
rohn 25.
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