Dave: The G series towers weren't designed for self supporting installations. I looked at the Rohn site and it does not mention that parameter. http://www.rohnnet.net/rohnnet2004/html2004/index.html
If you need a self supporting installation, might I suggest an HBX or HDBX. Rohn sold the H series towers to another company and I think this is it. http://www.trylon.com/home2.asp They are very sturdy and in all my years in commercial radio never saw one come down under design load conditions. At this next site is a bit of advertising showing the tower but it says Rohn still makes it. http://www.gsantenna.com/tower.htm , which I know is not correct. If nothing else, call Rohn and they will direct you to the manufacturer. I see used HBX at hamfests all the time for very reasonable prices, in fact one sold at Belton recently for about 100 dollars. It was the 40 ft. version, but one can buy additional sections to extend if needed. Most people do not know how good they are, therefore do not buy them. 73 Jim de W5JO ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" <[email protected]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 2:47 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Tower Construction > I am contemplating placing a 10 foot section of Rohn 55G halfway in a cement > base. > > Could someone suggest how many section could I add if the tower were > self-supporting. > > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > Thank you > > Dave, W3ST > Publisher of the Collins Journal > Secretary to the Collins Radio Association > www.collinsra.com > > _______________________________________________ > AMRadio mailing list > [email protected] > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio >
