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Re: [TowerTalk] tower removal question

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] tower removal question
From: Jim <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 5 May 2019 20:23:17 -0500
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Cut it off at the base (cut one leg through, cut the other two almost all the way through) and tilt it down slowly.


Thanks
73
Jim W7RY

On 5/5/2019 4:36 PM, Tom WA9WSJ via TowerTalk wrote:
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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