Thanks for all the info. For those who expressed concern for safety and
for myself, I initially erected the tower, and to the best of my
knowledge did all the right things. I've been climbing it regularly for
the whole 20 years with no mishaps. Time and season dictate that I have
a commercial rigger take it down. This person, somewhat as a surprise,
said he was going to lift the tower away from the house [it goes through
a porch floor/roof and is bracketed to the roof peak] in one piece and
lay it on the ground. Once on the ground it will be my job to pry the
sections apart. As most noted, this will not be easy, and thus my
interest in the "tool" or any similar method. With the tower on the
ground, I imagine it will be somewhat unwieldy, so the "tool" may be the
best bet. When the rigger heard about the "tool" he commented that it
would probably be a handy thing to have on hand.
I'll be off the air for a while getting set up in the new house. A
vertical will probably be an interim antenna until some time next year
when I can start with a new tower installation. Any comments on prepping
the old tower sections for a new lease on life?
Again thanks to all who replied.
...robert
On 10/14/2014 02:26, Robert G Strickland wrote:
I have to take down a 60ft Rohn-25 tower that's been up for 20 plus
years. I remember seeing a tool advertised in QST and CQ for just this
purpose. It resembled a long "lever" that was dimensioned for Rohn-25
specifically and helped to pry the sections apart. Any leads to this
"tool" would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
...robert
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Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY
[email protected]
Syracuse, New York, USA
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