On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:03:58 +0000, 328X1
wrote:


John, it will probably be easier [rather than redesigning either the
pole, or a hazer] You can find plans for planting two sections of a
powerpole, spaced slightly on each side of your pole. Those to be used
as the 'base' for your pole to be sandwiched between. You want the base
poles to be reasonably tall, to allow your's to be pulled to the
vertical. You'll need substantial solid diameter rod, for your pole to
pivot on. Don't forget to include a 'over-travel'
stop, and a means to secure your pole in place once swung up into
vertical. There are photos of such antenna supports in Ham Radio
references circa the 1930's and later. Remember you MUST periodically
treat wood with anti-termite chemical. Approach your local telephone
and/or electric companies for a source of pole material, and perhaps
they'll even be able to place your base & swing-up section [for a fee
?]. All told, it might be more economical to buy a used tower in GOOD
condition.
Part of the problem here is that I failed to heed the old advice "Be
careful of what you wish for, you might get it!"

The pole was a gift from a friend in the construction business. I
never dreamed he would come up with it until one afternoon he showed
up with it at my house. I live in a rural setting with my house in a 3
acre field with trees down one side and across the back, a lane down
the other side. The house is set back 120 feet from the road. Being
zoned agriculture means pretty much free from regulation. I feel
obligated to at least make an effort to take advantage of these
circumstances...

Since I am now 70 years old, this thing does not have to last forever
and the pole seems to be nearly new condition now. As I see it at
this point, I intend to set the pole 5 feet in the ground far enough
from surrounding structures so that a fixture with a rotor platform
can be hoisted and stabilized into operating position with an electric
winch. I will endeavor to use as much as possible from my existing
stock of "junk" rather than accumulate more.

Perhaps what I learn & share will be of benefit to others in the
future if only as a bad idea.

Please keep the advice coming!

John Ferrell W8CCW