"steve" wrote in message
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Hi- I have a used Tri-ex W51 that I picked up in an auction. I need to
get a base section to set in concrete. I have heard that US Towers
makes a suitable base or Tash Towers also has one. Are there any
advantages or disadvantages of going to either manufacurer? Thanks in
advance. Steve K9SL

Steve -

My personnel preference would be to go with Tashjian.

Tashjian currently produces towers under the TriEx name and they acquired
the TriEx engineering drawings.

After a number of well publicized cellular tower accidents (e.g. collapse,
accidents) many municipalities and county government placed new laws for
building permits and insurance coverage.
This is one reasons that you see the service being offered by Karl K.
Tashjian for commercial usage of these towers.
http://www.tashtowers.com/engineering.html

You should request the engineering specifications from Tashjian on your W51
tower.
http://www.tashtowers.com/wt51.htm

Lastly, your tower becomes part of your overall property - which is one
reason that building and property inspectors are now largely involved.

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