I think they're most commonly used for radar sets inside radomes... Ask an engineering firm that specializes in airport construction?
Don't know if any tower manufacturers sells a 'kit' that comes shipped on a flatbed truck. Many that I see appear to be custom built from structural steel I-beams at 90 and 45 degree angles with bolted plates. On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 4:31 PM, Ken Hohhof <af...@kwisp.com> wrote: > I want one of those 4-sided towers like you see along the tollway. The > ones that look like there should be a fire lookout tower at the top. > > Or maybe a Sabre S4R. > > https://www.facebook.com/Sabreindustries/photos/pb.240001369446373.-2207520000.1451953683./255490917897418/?type=3&theater > > https://www.facebook.com/Sabreindustries/photos/pb.240001369446373.-2207520000.1451953803./255490931230750/?type=3&theater > > > > *From:* George Skorup <geo...@cbcast.com> > *Sent:* Monday, January 04, 2016 5:53 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Un-guyed tower > > The top two sections on our office SSV are 5N and 4N. I think it's > something like 8-10" of slope over that 40 feet. The 6, 7 and 8N sections > are obviously a lot different. > > What's funny is that the top two sections weigh more than the bottom three > because the tops are solid rod legs and braces. They had all 100 feet of > that thing stacked in like 35 minutes. Real tower constructors with an > experienced crane operator know how to get shit done son! > > I also specifically requested that we did not do the skinny 3, 2, and 1W > SSV sections on top and opted for the larger 8N base. Good thing too > because I think it would've folded over in the 165+ MPH tornado. In fact, > I'm sure it would have. > > On 1/4/2016 5:23 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: > > Just saying I thought on a Rohn SSV once you got to the upper sections 1-5 > they were straight and all the same face width, but actually there’s a bit > of taper to them. > > *From:* Jaime Solorza <losguyswirel...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Monday, January 04, 2016 4:31 PM > *To:* Animal Farm <af@afmug.com> > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Un-guyed tower > > oh okay ...i was going to say that is a Bozo no no > > Jaime Solorza > Wireless Systems Architect > 915-861-1390 > > On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 3:22 PM, Eric Kuhnke < <eric.kuh...@gmail.com> > eric.kuh...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I think he's talking about mounting radios directly on the tower legs, >> using the radio's mount built in elevation adjustment, rather than a >> standoff mount which is normally needed on a tapering self supporting tower. >> >> On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 2:13 PM, Jaime Solorza < >> <losguyswirel...@gmail.com>losguyswirel...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> humm? are you suggesting mating two different model towers? >>> >>> Jaime Solorza >>> Wireless Systems Architect >>> 915-861-1390 >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Ken Hohhof < <af...@kwisp.com> >>> af...@kwisp.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Somone pointed out to me that the top sections of an SSV are ALMOST >>>> straight, not quite. Close enough for government work though. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- From: Daniel White >>>> Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 3:40 PM >>>> To: af@afmug.com >>>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Un-guyed tower >>>> >>>> What about Rohn 55, 65, etc. You can even get creative and use the top >>>> 50ft of a self supporter where it is straight so the legs are much further >>>> apart. I like those towers. >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> Daniel White >>>> afmu...@gmail.com >>>> Cell: +1 (303) 746-3590 <%2B1%20%28303%29%20746-3590> >>>> Skype: danieldwhite >>>> Social: LinkedIn: Twitter >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Af [mailto: <af-boun...@afmug.com>af-boun...@afmug.com] On >>>>> Behalf Of Jay Weekley >>>>> Sent: Monday, January 4, 2016 10:53 AM >>>>> To: af@afmug.com >>>>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Un-guyed tower >>>>> >>>>> Yeah, I forgot about needing to be bracketed to a building to get over >>>>> 20 feet. Back to the drawing board. >>>>> >>>>> Bill Prince wrote: >>>>> > Depends on the wind loading. If you have anything more than a skinny >>>>> > omni on 25G, I would guy anything above 20'. IOW, no more than 20 >>>>> feet >>>>> > un-guyed. 45G; probably 30'. >>>>> > >>>>> > bp >>>>> > <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>>>> > >>>>> > On 1/4/2016 7:36 AM, Jay Weekley wrote: >>>>> >> Just for clarification, what are the maximum heights, if any, for >>>>> >> un-guyed Rohn 25 and 45 style tower sections? The rumor I've heard >>>>> >> is 40 feet. Is this true? >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> --- >>>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >>>> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> > > > >
