Walt,

I'll take a look at those.  I called a contester friend of mine last night
and he recommended a place I have to hunt for on google.  I may just stick
with 50 feet since I won't be putting any big antennas on the tower any
more.  Thanks for the rohn URL and I'll look at those.

Phil.

Aiming For The Stars
http://www.AimingForTheStars.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Walt Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 5:16 AM
Subject: Re: free standing towers


> Phil -
>
> I don't know of too many completely free-standing towers that are over 50
> feet that will carry much of an antenna load, but I have the HDBX-48
(guess
> how tall it is <g>).  It was installed in the factory-recommended amount
of
> reinforced concrete and will, the guy who poured the concrete assured me,
> outlast my house by at least a hundred years.  You might want to check out
> this URL for information on ROHN towers, recommended antenna square
footage,
> and heights:
>
> http://www.rohnnet.com/CommPro/Towers/BX/BX.htm
>
> They have 48-foot, 56-foot and 64-foot models, but take a look at the
> recommended antenna square footage as the height goes up.  DIn other
words,
> know what you plan to put atop the thing before you decide.  ROHN is
> notoriously conservative with their load recommendations, but living where
> you do, I personally wouldn't risk overloading any of their towers.
>
> --
>  Walt Smith - Raleigh, NC
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