I still have a LOT of work to do on my web page, updating
descriptions etc, but here you go...
http://www.k6rix.com/kfitower.html
At 09:40 AM 3/10/2008, Dino Darling wrote:
(Please share with your clubs)
It has been almost 3 years and 3 months since the powerhouse KFI
tower in Southern CA was destroyed by a small aircraft. The cause
of the accident was sun glare and an incorrect setting of the
on-board altimeter. After much consideration and re-consideration
by the FAA, public hearings with the City of La Mirada, and public
outcry by local pilots from the City of Fullerton and the Fullerton
Airport; the project has been approved, the permits have been
signed, and construction begins!
Since the accident, KFI has had to endure a power reduction of more
than 50% into a short top loaded back up tower which has
significantly reduced their signal coverage into areas outside of
the LA basin. If not for the foresight of former Chief Engineer
Marvin Collins, who had the tower top loaded and a new matching
network installed, the back-up tower would have reduced their
capabilities even more, to approximately 10KW max!
"Steel" (industry slang for the tower sections) should be delivered
beginning this week with the "stacking" to begin by the end of the
week...hopefully! Today starts the site evaluations and preparation
work. The new tower will be about 75' shorter than the original
750' mark. Coming in around 684', the new tower will incorporate a
50' diameter capacity hat and a total of 24 guy wires with torque
arms at the top. It will also be lighted with daytime strobes and
nighttime red flashing beacons. The strobes will address the pilots
major concern of being able to see the tower during daylight hours.
KFI is as excited about the new project as some of us may be. My
inside source encourages us to come out and have a look, but asks we
remain outside of the construction area and not interfere with the
construction crews.
I will be updating my website with more "KFI Tower Construction
News" and pictures later today.
73 and God Bless Tall Steel!
Dino - K6RIX
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