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Subject: [TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577
From: N4ZR <n4zr@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:18:55 -0500
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After spending a frustrating afternoon trying (and failing) to drive a single helical guy anchor for my AB-577 tower, I'm looking for a better solution. I'm trying very hard to avoid excavation, concrete, etc.because I will need to restore the site to pristine condition in a few years. I came across a product called a duckbill anchor that claims 3000 lb working load in normal soil, and can be driven with a sledge or an electric jackhammer, leaving a cable end that is then pulledon to "flip" the anchor into its final position.

Anyone ever used these with a tower, AB-577 or otherwise?  Any reason not to give them a try?


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