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Re: [TowerTalk] tower removal question

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] tower removal question
From: Steve Maki <lists@oakcom.org>
Date: Sun, 5 May 2019 18:29:56 -0400
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Right. As a matter fact, it's rare that the salvage/resale value of *any* tower is higher than the professional insured labor to remove it, unless there are valuable appurtenances that go along with it.

-Steve K8LX

On 05/05/19 17:57 PM, kj6y--- via TowerTalk wrote:


With the cost of the lift and the time involved to remove and transport, and you'll 
only end up with 3 usable sections, providing the others aren't damaged.  Is it 
worth it.
Just my opinion.
Skip Bolnick, KJ6YCommunications Service Cowww.kj6y.com818-522-5421

In a message dated 5/5/2019 2:37:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
towertalk@contesting.com writes:

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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