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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.
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Steve is a slave driver. Time for lunch!

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Boom now mounted on the mast, which is mounted on the hazer (antenna elevator) using the thrust bearing (on top) and the Hygain rotator. The antenna will be pushed closer to the top of the mast assembly is complete.

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Let's break off some bolts with an air driven impact wrench. Luckily the manufacturer provided spares.

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How is this supposed to go???

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Dave W7DJE looks through the boxes for parts. Duffy helps.

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Boom joiner on the SteppIR Dream Beam DB18E). Colored dots on the pieces helps the assembler to find and line up the proper pieces.

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Fritz "I own this tractor. Let's go for a ride"

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W7TYQ (Gary) tightens everything down after applying antiseize paste.

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