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Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundation and bedrock

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower foundation and bedrock
From: john@kk9a.com
Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2019 20:42:00 -0500
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I would try digging the hole to the specs provided by the the tower manufacture. You should keep in mind that a self supporting tower requires a large hole than a guyed tower. Some rock can be easily broken and dug, I know of two AN Wireless towers installed in Aruba and the holes were dug with jackhammers. This guy is doing it with minimal tools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CbZ6NATSpE

John KK9A

Charles Lind cxl24 at case.edu


I have the opportunity to put up a TX-455 tower on the property of my
brother-in-law:  200+ acres and no zoning issues.  He says, however, that
there is limestone bedrock about only three feet down.  Before I start
Digging pilot holes, is there any advice a how to proceed with providing a
solid foundation if this is the case.

Tnx, Chuck, N8CL

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