Re: [TowerTalk] Regarding Rohn HDBX48 tower spec's.

["Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>]

On 11/13/2014 12:28 PM, Brian Dresser wrote:

The main limitation is a 10' maximum boom length.
Because they are stamped and riveted they do not take well to twisting, 
yet are relatively strong laterally.
Personally, I do not like climbing them.  I get a very insecure feeling 
even though it's rated for my weight.
73

Roger (K8RI)

> Bryan,Not sure were you are getting your information from but an HDBX48 but 
> looking at the spec's on the tower from Rohn it handles more than under 1sq 
> foot at 90mph.  Why would anyone put one up if that was all it would handle?   
> I think you need to check where you got your spec's from.
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:29:59 -0800
> > From: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>
> > To: Tower Talk <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Subject: [TowerTalk] HDBX48
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> > What would be the going price for a HDBX-48 in good condition?
> > Thanks, 73, Tom K5IID
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> > Finally there is a bit of joy in Mudville!
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> > K5IID Tom Horton  Hillsboro, TX
> > E sorter for ARRL W5 bureau
> > Same call for 57 years!
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> > Message: 3
> > Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:47:22 -0500
> > From: Bryan Fields <Bryan@bryanfields.net>
> > To: Tower Talk <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] HDBX48
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> > On 11/13/14, 11:29 AM, Tom Horton wrote:
> > > What would be the going price for a HDBX-48 in good condition?
> > They are $1600 new.  I'd say about $250-$300 for a used one.  Keep in mind
> > this tower is only rated for supporting a small (under 1 sqft!) load at 90mph,
> > which is the rating for Hill county, TX.
> >
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Roger (K8RI)


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