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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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It's 104 today, so sweat band and wet neck towell in use!

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Uploaded on 08/09/2012 - 8:00am by WA7DUH Steve St... 1283 visits
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Prior to tower project, 44 ft fiberglass poles hold up a G5RV non-resonant dipole at the WB7CNV/WA7DUH residence.

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Uploaded on 08/04/2012 - 11:21am by WA7DUH Steve St... 1250 visits
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Rebar grid construction for tower base.

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Uploaded on 08/04/2012 - 11:39am by WA7DUH Steve St... 1161 visits
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Holes for guy station anchors are 6ft long,4 ft wide and 4 ft deep. Concrete blocks are used to hold the rebar cage up off the bottom 6 inches so they are embedded in concrete when poured. Painted lines indicate the level of concrete when poured.

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Uploaded on 08/06/2012 - 8:49am by WA7DUH Steve St... 1149 visits
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This cart has a dump function, which really helps unloading!

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Uploaded on 08/09/2012 - 7:59am by WA7DUH Steve St... 1122 visits