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Re: [TowerTalk] Experience with crank up towers....

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Experience with crank up towers....
From: Clay Autery <cautery@montac.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2017 16:49:24 -0500
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Thank you sir...  You and I will be talking... hopefully soon.  :-)

I'm pretty much sold on the arch arm concept... And I've watched enough
videos now to see that properly done, there is zero to worry about.
You've got some other stuff I "need" too.  ;-)

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Clay Autery, KY5G

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On 6/7/2017 9:05 AM, Chris wrote:
> Jim/Clay,
>
> I have an instruction manual that goes over install, but here's teh condensed 
> version:  When you attach cables to each arm, start with the tower at full 
> height with the cable hanging.  Mark where the cable touches the ground and 
> add two feet for each arm you're attaching (add two feet of slack per arm).  
> Then lower the tower and attach coax at each arm loosely with zip ties so you 
> can adjust lengths.  Then run up the tower and check positioning, adjust as 
> necessary.  When everything is perfect, tape cables to arm with scotch 33 and 
> you're good to go.  I've never had a problem with snagged cables as the arms 
> keep the cables away from the tower.    AND!  NEVER!  raise or lower a tower 
> without standing right there watching things.  Murphy is always ready to 
> strike when you're not paying attention.
>
> Chris
> KF7P

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