Brett,

Everything I know about towers I absorbed from the towertalk reflector over 
the years.  Someone mentioned 80 percent.  That is the  number used by Rohn 
and  whoever took them over a few years ago.  For a 100 foot tower, the 
anchor points should be 80 feet out.  50 foot tower, 40 feet out.   The 
closer the anchor points are brought to the tower, the steeper the angle, 
and the more compressive  / downward force is put on the tower and it's 
base.

I also understand that while some crank-up's are designed to be guyed, most 
are not and it's not wise to guy one that is not designed that way.

Whatever you do, do it safe.

73, Steve KW3A
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From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 4:18 PM
Subject: 2nd tower question


> For same 50 foot crank up tower, what minimum guy angle between 45 and x
> would be best.  I think I would prefer 45 but am curious as to what
> lower angles might also meet safety needs.  I expect not to go below 30
> and more likely 35 degrees. =20
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> The system will be a set of 3 guy points. =20
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