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Subject: [TowerTalk] tower removal question
From: Tom WA9WSJ via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Reply-to: Tom WA9WSJ <wa9wsj@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 5 May 2019 21:36:35 +0000 (UTC)
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Hello Oh Wise Gents!
I have the opportunity to obtain a 40, (38), foot Rohn 25G for free. But I will 
have to take it down. I have no idea how long it's been in the air but I would 
guess many years.
The bottom section has TWO splits, one per leg, where it must have frozen and 
ruptured, so no climbing it. I'm considering a rented man lift to take each 
section off.
So my question is "generally speaking", how difficult is it to separate the 
sections? Considering that I'll use a gin pole and a tower jack 
installation/removal tool.
The antenna that is up there is what looks to be a VHF commercial ground plane, 
so no real weight was up there. 
I know this is a leading question, but I'd like a little insight as to what I'm 
up against.
What tricks does the experienced guys here have to suggest?
Thanks much!!!
Tom

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