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Posted: 4/21/2014 6:47:00 PM EDT
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Recently purchased items for the build:
3 Polyphasers
Array Solutions 8 terminal surge suppressor for rotor control cable Hy-gain T2X rotor Green Heron RT-21 Controller |
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Posted: 4/29/2014 10:55:44 PM EDT
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Got the permit today. I wish I hadn't gone that route, but have a feelings insurance is going to want it.
I'll update more as we start to dig, pour and raise. |
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Posted: 5/1/2014 9:24:10 PM EDT
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Any progress so far? How are you going to gig the hole for the antenna base? We used a 3 ft diameter auger attached to a bobcat. It only took about 1/2 hour to bore the base hole and 3 holes for the guy poles.
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Posted: 5/1/2014 10:15:54 PM EDT
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I'm jealous DirtNasty! In for the progress and pics... |
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Posted: 5/1/2014 10:27:04 PM EDT
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Any progress so far? How are you going to gig the hole for the antenna base? We used a 3 ft diameter auger attached to a bobcat. It only took about 1/2 hour to bore the base hole and 3 holes for the guy poles. I've got a local grave digger coming to dig the foundation. I'm hoping to use bust outs for the guy wires, but if not will have him dig them as well. What did it cost to rent the bobcat/auger head? |
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Posted: 5/2/2014 3:36:30 PM EDT
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I've got a local grave digger coming to dig the foundation. I'm hoping to use bust outs for the guy wires, but if not will have him dig them as well. What did it cost to rent the bobcat/auger head? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any progress so far? How are you going to gig the hole for the antenna base? We used a 3 ft diameter auger attached to a bobcat. It only took about 1/2 hour to bore the base hole and 3 holes for the guy poles. I've got a local grave digger coming to dig the foundation. I'm hoping to use bust outs for the guy wires, but if not will have him dig them as well. What did it cost to rent the bobcat/auger head? The last one I did in West Texas, I hand dug a 3x3x3 base and concreted it. The guy posts were dug with a little man portable gas powered auger. Apparently that little 5 horse motor had more torque than my feet could resist…cause I was spinning when I hit the hard pack. |
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Posted: 5/2/2014 6:39:53 PM EDT
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I've got a local grave digger coming to dig the foundation. I'm hoping to use bust outs for the guy wires, but if not will have him dig them as well. What did it cost to rent the bobcat/auger head? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Any progress so far? How are you going to gig the hole for the antenna base? We used a 3 ft diameter auger attached to a bobcat. It only took about 1/2 hour to bore the base hole and 3 holes for the guy poles. I've got a local grave digger coming to dig the foundation. I'm hoping to use bust outs for the guy wires, but if not will have him dig them as well. What did it cost to rent the bobcat/auger head? I paid a guy with a bobcat $150 |
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Posted: 5/2/2014 6:57:23 PM EDT
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Check Craigslist - really good place to find people that are willing to do all sorts of landscaping/excavation work that might not necessarily have websites or a lot of other advertising.
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Posted: 5/2/2014 7:43:05 PM EDT
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Check Craigslist - really good place to find people that are willing to do all sorts of landscaping/excavation work that might not necessarily have websites or a lot of other advertising. Or advertise in the "wanted' department. You never know what will turn up. |
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Posted: 5/2/2014 9:03:17 PM EDT
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I told you guys to bring your damn shovels and not a one of you has shown up. Bunch of SOBs.
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Posted: 5/14/2014 12:14:00 AM EDT
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The anchor points were originally going to be bust out, but now it looks like its going to be concrete. 6ft deep with a box of concrete of 1'6" tall 4' long 4' wide. That's hell of a lot of concrete (1.33 yds) per anchor point.
I'm following Rohn specs and after asking its the only thing they would allow for liability. Even if I follow the specs and it fell, I'm sure they would find something wrong with the installation either way. |
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Posted: 5/14/2014 1:01:55 AM EDT
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It all ends up with everyone pointing fingers at everyone else.
I am praying that I will not have to have a soil engineer come out. $$$$ My soil is very sandy here I haven't been down more than a foot yet but thinking of renting an auger and testing. Not worried so much about tower base as I am the guy anchors. The spot I have picked out is far enough away that it will fall inside the property lines and out of reach of the house. |
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Posted: 5/23/2014 12:16:35 AM EDT
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Well picked up a shitton of rebar today.
54' of #3 180' of #6 45' of #7 21' of #4 Will post pictures tomorrow or saturday once I get the cages built. This sumbitch should survive WWIII. |
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Posted: 5/23/2014 1:31:06 AM EDT
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I wish you the best of luck once the tower is up. Hopefully you won't have to go through what one of the local hams to me did.
And yes, same man with two different houses in 8 years. Both towers have since been removed. One was due to a move, the other a divorce. |
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Posted: 5/23/2014 7:34:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wish you the best of luck once the tower is up. Hopefully you won't have to go through what one of the local hams to me did.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC_EeWSKJII http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i0jKrXS__QAnd yes, same man with two different houses in 8 years. Both towers have since been removed. One was due to a move, the other a divorce. I changed the "https" to "http"  |
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Posted: 5/23/2014 10:57:10 AM EDT
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So does federal law actually say you can put up an antenna - HOA be damned?
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Posted: 5/23/2014 11:02:17 AM EDT
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So does federal law actually say you can put up an antenna - HOA be damned? I don't believe that is the case - however I'm pretty sure local governments have to accommodate you to some degree. |
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Posted: 5/23/2014 11:04:39 AM EDT
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I don't believe that is the case - however I'm pretty sure local governments have to accommodate you to some degree. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So does federal law actually say you can put up an antenna - HOA be damned? I don't believe that is the case - however I'm pretty sure local governments have to accommodate you to some degree. Yea all the info I've ever found is to the contrary when dealing with HOAs |
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Posted: 5/23/2014 11:17:22 AM EDT
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I have no HOA
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Posted: 5/23/2014 11:21:51 AM EDT
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I have no HOA Me neither but I'm trying to help a brother out
Also I've talked to my neighbors and they don't care |
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Posted: 5/23/2014 11:29:32 AM EDT
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It's going to be fairly difficult to see the tower/beam unless you are behind my house. Which you are either in the woods, or about to be shot.
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Posted: 5/23/2014 11:54:52 AM EDT
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If I shoot back you'll know its me, okay? That'll be our secret knock.
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Posted: 5/23/2014 1:57:34 PM EDT
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Neither neighborhood had HOA's prohibiting communications antennas (TV antennas, yes). The city of Lubbock doesn't have any tower restrictions at residences though.
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Posted: 5/23/2014 2:03:06 PM EDT
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Neither neighborhood had HOA's prohibiting communications antennas (TV antennas, yes). The city of Lubbock doesn't have any tower restrictions at residences though. I don't live in a city. |
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Posted: 5/23/2014 8:01:07 PM EDT
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Well picked up a shitton of rebar today. 54' of #3 180' of #6 45' of #7 21' of #4 Will post pictures tomorrow or saturday once I get the cages built. This sumbitch should survive WWIII. It will survive a nuke blast 100 yards away. LOL. It's a small antenna for that 50 ft. tower. BTW. Some concrete companies have special trucks that can mix on a jobsite. It's a lot cleaner this way and you pay for what you actually end up needing. You probably need 4000 PSI concrete as per Rohn specs. |
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Posted: 5/23/2014 8:02:25 PM EDT
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I wish you the best of luck once the tower is up. Hopefully you won't have to go through what one of the local hams to me did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC_EeWSKJII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i0jKrXS__Q
And yes, same man with two different houses in 8 years. Both towers have since been removed. One was due to a move, the other a divorce. Darn Communist Homeowners Associations. |
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Posted: 5/24/2014 10:39:10 PM EDT
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Long day. Will hopefully post pictures tomorrow.
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Posted: 5/25/2014 12:14:14 AM EDT
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So does federal law actually say you can put up an antenna - HOA be damned? The federal law only applies to TVRO dishes. Too bad they didn't include hams. |
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Posted: 5/25/2014 4:01:12 PM EDT
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Put a dish on the tower... Done.
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Posted: 5/26/2014 12:10:10 AM EDT
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I learned one thing today. This will be my last tower.
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Posted: 5/26/2014 12:12:32 AM EDT
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Build it right it will last 20 years
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Posted: 5/27/2014 9:20:21 AM EDT
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Over the weekend I was able to get the holes dug, concrete preforms built and the rebar cages for the guy wire anchor points. Will be working over the week to get the holes cleaned up.
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Posted: 5/27/2014 9:26:10 AM EDT
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How big is your guy anchors?
Also if you use the ties with a loop in each end and the swivel tie tool it goes alot easier. |
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Posted: 5/27/2014 9:36:37 AM EDT
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How big is your guy anchors? Also if you use the ties with a loop in each end and the swivel tie tool it goes alot easier. 3/4" @ 9' long |
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Posted: 5/27/2014 9:51:40 AM EDT
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Sorry should have asked how large are your concrete guy anchors?
That looks huge. I don't remember what Rohn's specs are. |
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Posted: 5/27/2014 9:57:48 AM EDT
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Also if you use the ties with a loop in each end and the swivel tie tool it goes alot easier. This. Also, I cut rebar with a cutoff disc in an angle grinder. Wear eye-pro and it is a piece of cake. |
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Posted: 5/27/2014 10:26:58 AM EDT
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Looks like you are making some good progress. I think you will be happy with the end result!
For a little more speed, rent one of these.
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Posted: 5/27/2014 11:14:45 AM EDT
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Sorry should have asked how large are your concrete guy anchors? That looks huge. I don't remember what Rohn's specs are. 6' x 4' x 1' 6" It is huge. They have the same specs for the 160' tower as well. 
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Posted: 5/27/2014 11:15:40 AM EDT
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Looks like you are making some good progress. I think you will be happy with the end result!
For a little more speed, rent one of these. That video makes me sick after all the work this weekend. |
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Posted: 5/27/2014 12:09:26 PM EDT
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That video makes me sick after all the work this weekend. If there is ever a next time, get the pre-cut ties with the loop in the ends that SandHillsHillbilly mentioned and one of these. They are less than $6 at Home Depot. While not as fast as the power tool, they make tying rebar very quick and easy: 
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Posted: 5/27/2014 8:06:32 PM EDT
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Need to break out the tamp, but they are dug.
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Posted: 5/27/2014 9:04:58 PM EDT
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If there is ever a next time, get the pre-cut ties with the loop in the ends that SandHillsHillbilly mentioned and one of these. They are less than $6 at Home Depot. While not as fast as the power tool, they make tying rebar very quick and easy: http://i.imgur.com/FyvLqXE.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That video makes me sick after all the work this weekend. If there is ever a next time, get the pre-cut ties with the loop in the ends that SandHillsHillbilly mentioned and one of these. They are less than $6 at Home Depot. While not as fast as the power tool, they make tying rebar very quick and easy: http://i.imgur.com/FyvLqXE.jpg I used that tool with the looped-end wires when I worked at Economy Forms back in the late 1980's! Used it in the shipping department to close burlap bags of heavy steel nuts, etc. and many other uses. It is super fast and strong. |
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Posted: 5/27/2014 9:10:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryHope you bought enough lime to cover the bodies with.
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Posted: 5/27/2014 9:51:42 PM EDT
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I did google it. Thanks. That was interesting. Okay, I also found the 1 hour episode on cement & concrete interesting on Modern Marvels as well.
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Posted: 5/27/2014 10:40:55 PM EDT
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This. Also, I cut rebar with a cutoff disc in an angle grinder. Wear eye-pro and it is a piece of cake. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Also if you use the ties with a loop in each end and the swivel tie tool it goes alot easier. This. Also, I cut rebar with a cutoff disc in an angle grinder. Wear eye-pro and it is a piece of cake. How many discs would you go through cutting through #6 and #7? I had to make 40+ cuts. Was able to use a rebar bender/cutter for the smaller stuff luckily. |
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Posted: 5/27/2014 10:49:33 PM EDT
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How many discs would you go through cutting through #6 and #7? I had to make 40+ cuts. Was able to use a rebar bender/cutter for the smaller stuff luckily. I have never kept track but not that many. The discs are cheap and I buy a bunch at a time. Anything too big gets the chop-saw. |
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Posted: 5/27/2014 10:51:19 PM EDT
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I have never kept track but not that many. The discs are cheap and I buy a bunch at a time. Anything too big gets the chop-saw. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How many discs would you go through cutting through #6 and #7? I had to make 40+ cuts. Was able to use a rebar bender/cutter for the smaller stuff luckily. I have never kept track but not that many. The discs are cheap and I buy a bunch at a time. Anything too big gets the chop-saw. Hams are resourceful so don't ask what I used. 
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Posted: 5/27/2014 11:19:51 PM EDT
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Well so much for the sharp blades on the cable cutter and what are these huge nicks in the blades.
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Posted: 5/28/2014 1:18:34 AM EDT
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Looks like you are making some good progress. I think you will be happy with the end result!
For a little more speed, rent one of these. Wow! Didn't know there was such a thing... |
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Posted: 5/28/2014 4:33:07 AM EDT
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For the guy wires, its hard to beat the hammer in cable anchors. They look like arrow heads on the heads of cables and install by inserting the tip into a tube. They hold very big loads with a very easy install. We held down helicopters in the army with them and they needed a 10k rating for that job, far more than enough for a tower wire.
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