AA4BA WORK TOWER

    The true sign of a serious ham radio operator is the monstrosity that looms over their business or residence that we appropriately call a tower.  My work tower is a refurbished Rohn 25 that I removed from the residence of a silent key.  Of course, there is a lot more work than a person could really imagine in recycling a tower but it is a time honored tradition among hams.

    I hope y'all enjoy the proceedure I used and that you might learn something from my process.  If you see anything I did that is obviously wrong please find me and let me know.  You can usually find me working PSK 31 on 30 meters in the afternoon and evening.  73's and enjoy... 

WE FIRST PRIMED IT WITH HIGH ZINC PRIMER

NEXT WAS A COAT OF COLD GALVENIZING PAINT

THE BOTTOM SECTION WAS COATED WITH TAR TO JUST ABOVE GROUND LEVEL FOR ADDED CORROSION PROTECTION

ACTUAL INSTALLATION BEGINS WITH THE HOLE

OURS WAS 2 FT. X 2 FT. X 4 FT. WITH A 4" ABOVE GROUND PAD

WE POURED A TOTAL OF 2,000 LBS OF CONCRETE FOR THE BASE

THERE WAS ALSO 1,200 POUNDS OF CONCRETE USED FOR THE GUY WIRE SUPPORTS FOR A 3,200 LB. TOTAL

WE INSERTED SECTIONS OF GALVANIZED WATER PIPE INTO EACH BASE LEG

PIPES WENT FROM BOTTOM OF HOLE AND EXTENDED TO 10" ABOVE THE FIRST JOINT

AFTER INSERTING PIPES WE BACKFILLED EACH LEG WITH EPOXY RESIN AS A FILLER

THE THEORY FOR THIS IS TO KEEP WATER FROM COLLECTING IN THE BASE AND CAUSING CORROSION OR HYDROLIC FRACTURE DUE TO FREEZING

THE FIRST 40 FEET WENT UP EASILY USING OUR HIGH RANGER BUCKET TRUCK

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