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Thor Hallen wrote: > > I would appreciate advice and tips on installing the 42' tower on the > ground with guy wires. Are there any tricks or things to avoid? What kind > of base mount did you use? Does the LPT 1242 come with everything needed > for anchoring to the ground? How many guy wires did you use and how long > were they? What material for the guy wires? The f12 page describing the towers seems to have some visual guidance: http://force12inc.com/lpt1a.htm The guys look like heavy rope at a bit more than 45 degrees, so figure 20 feet each for four guys. The "X-base" bolts onto the standard concrete base and is an extra cost. I plan to make four rebar stakes with a hook on the end to hold it down. I have an 827 on order and will post more when I have tried it, but that is my plan at the outset. (Frankly - I am currently more concerned about how I will transport it securely for rough trails on the roof rack of my 4runner ;-) 73! - js -- jeff stai WK6I DM13 NAR #21059 TRA #3356 L2 jstai@home.com / wk6i@arrl.net ROC web page: http://www.rocstock.org/ -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Force 12 Web site: http://www.qth.com/force12 Submissions: send to Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail to Force12Talk-leave@qth.com Force12Talk Message Archive: http://www.qth.com/force12/list/force12talk For problems with the list, contact n4zr@qth.com |
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