I do understand the problems some folks have with needing to satisfy
the political establishment.

However, when I refurbished my crank up free standing mast (about 55
feet) I took the position that as near as I can tell in my rural world
if it don't spill over onto some else's property, I can do want ever I
am willing to risk.

When I was specifying the concrete I discovered that whatever I
ordered, the concrete company was going to charge me for a minimum of
5 yards. 3-4 would have done the job...

The hole was not a problem, I have a back hoe. The steel was not a
problem either, just make sure there is 50% more than anyone thinks
you need, they sell it by the pound!

The supporting gantry was designed the same way. If a 6" cross section
will do, go with 12", when you are buying from salvage yards you only
have to find enough material to do it one time!

Build it so it cannot fall down!

On 28 Dec 2005 11:26:31 -0800, "steve" wrote:

Thanks for your response. I live out in the country and own the
property all around the tower site with the closest neighbors
appoximately 1/2 mile away so I am not worried about the tower falling
on somebody but I am concerned about the overall robustness of the
mount. I looked at the different webites and it looked like us towers
had a larger footprint for the concrete pad than was speched out at
tashtowers. I just wonder if it is way overkill for my application
since the are building these bases for their own (ustowers) design. Any
thoughts?
John Ferrell W8CCW