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Re: [TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577

To: N4ZR <n4zr@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577
From: John Simmons <jasimmons@pinewooddata.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:31:23 -0600
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I would suggest power tools to put in your anchor. Electric utility companies do this all the time and have a truck-mounted tool to put in guy anchors.

73,
-John NI0K

N4ZR <mailto:n4zr@comcast.net>
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 2:18 PM
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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