> Well the weather here in Colorado is finally getting to the point where
I need to get of my backside and start setting plans to get my first tower
put up here in Loveland, Co. I have 6 10? sections and one top section
plus 1 8? section (all 25G). Depending on who I have talked to in person I
have got mixed information on using burring the 8? section or setting a base
plate for the tower. Which is the better route?
Howdy -
Wow - whole books have been written on this topic. In fact I
suggest you get my UP THE TOWER book available from _www.championradio.com_
(http://www.championradio.com) . It was written for you and will answer most
of
your questions.
I recommend burying the bottom section in concrete. Tower erection
with a base plate and temporary guys has more potential problems.
> Also In my google searches I have found not tied and true method (free
info) for the depth of the whole to dig for the base and how to set the
rebar be it I go with encasing a tower section in cement or with purchasing a
base plate for the tower. Below is what I know that I need to do:
- Cement needs to be 3000 PSI rated
- I want to go bigger on the whole just in case I want to go higher than
what I currently have on hand
Don't bother - the size doesn't have any effect on the height or
capacity of a guyed tower. The base mostly just keeps the tower from
sinking.
> What I do not know:
- Best way to accomplish digging of the hole and setting it up for the
tower
These are relatively small holes that can be dug by hand. Feel
free to use a little excavator if you want.
- Disturbed or undisturbed
- Rebar pattern
- Dimensions (x by y by z (where z is the depth)
You should get a copy of the Rohn catalog for these specs. You
can find an online one via a google search.
- How to properly setup the anchors for the guy wires
Rohn catalog.
> - Can I guy to the same point from different heights if my height
requires a guy at ?a" feet and another at ?b? feet.
Yes.
Cheers & GL,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
and
Champion Radio Products
Cell: 206-890-4188
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