Actually, the current UST wet stamp calculations for my about to be
installed HDX589 has a base 5'6" sq by 9' deep. (10yds of concrete)
MA-550 at 3.5 x 3.5 x 5' is 2.3 yds so that is a VERY big difference.
Grant KZ1W
On 2/23/2011 4:06 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
> Are you sure about the base?
>
> According to US tower the MA-550 requires a concrete base of: 3'6" x
> 3'6" x 5'
> The HDX-589 requires a base of: 5' x 5' x 8'
>
> That is difference of over 5 cubic yards of concrete.
>
> W0MU
>
> On 2/23/2011 4:35 PM, Richard Zalewski wrote:
>> First, thanks to all for their comments and suggestions. Some details
>> omitted from my post:
>>
>> I will be replacing a Wilson MT61 (US TOWER MA550)that has the tilt base
>> fixture with a US Tower HDX589MDPL. Both of these towers are self
>> supporting. Both will have a SteppIR 3elment w/40m. The existing concrete
>> base is more than adequate for either tower.
>>
>> I will continue to update as more information has been acquired.*
>>
>> HDX-589MDPL
>> **
>>
>> HDX-589MDPL
>> **
>>
>> HDX-589MDPL
>> *
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 7:31 AM, Paul_group<
>> paul_group@greenrover.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> On 10/02/2011 13:53, pc2a@pi4cc.nl wrote:
>>>> Richard Zalewski schreef:
>>>>> I will be upgrading my tower and will be using my existing base. This
>>> will
>>>>> require drilling the existing concrete base and epoxing in some new
>>> bolts.
>>>>> I would be interested in exchanging some emails with someone who has
>>> done
>>>>> this.
>>> Been using them for years, holding up masts on top of buildings, railway
>>> overhead line gantries and all manner of structures.
>>>
>>> Take professional advice on the correct type to use - hilti are a very
>>> good supplier.
>>>
>>> My 80' is attached to the block with them and I sleep soundly at night....
>>>
>>> --
>>> 73 de Paul GW8IZR IO73TI
>>> http://www.gw8izr.com
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