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WA7DUH And WB7CNV Tower Construction

Photo essay of tower project at the station of Linda WB7CNV and Steve WA7DUH. They live just outside of the Richland and West Richland city limits in Benton County. Project is to initially erect a 65 ft guyed tower, but to design it for 75 ft or higher. Benton County has an ordinance controlling "communications facilities" (BCC 11.65) which includes "communication towers and antennas." Many of the requirements are exempted for amateur radio towers and antennas not exceeding 65 ft.
138 images Submitted by WA7DUH Steve St... on Sat, 08/04/2012 - 11:19am
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Uploaded on 09/15/2012 - 7:36pm by WA7DUH Steve St... 601 visits
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Basic process when digging all the holes-- dirt goes in the cart, Linda (WB7CNV) hauls away.

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Uploaded on 08/09/2012 - 7:59am by WA7DUH Steve St... 998 visits
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One of three ground tower ground rods. The are each connected to a tower leg with both a #4 solid copper wire (per NEC) PLUS a 1 1/2 inch low RF impedance copper strap. Once connections are made, the ground rod is then driven down so it is at least 6 inches below grade.

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WB7CNV (Linda) bows properly to the tower gods.

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Uploaded on 08/14/2012 - 6:13pm by WA7DUH Steve St... 603 visits