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Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 -- Best Regards, Keith http://home.comcast.net/~kilowattradio/ |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
I get dizzy when I go up my ladder or stand on a two foot stool.Y'all
can have that high wire stuff! cuhulin |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
Keith wrote:
http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 This guy carries 30 pounds of tools up the ladder with him? Most climbers I know take the end of a line with them, then attach a pulley where they'll be working, then they send the end of the rope back down. Then the ground crew can send up tools, parts, whatever, and you don't have to worry about not forgetting anything but the rope and the pulley. Maybe he works alone... |
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dave wrote:
Keith wrote: http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 This guy carries 30 pounds of tools up the ladder with him? Most climbers I know take the end of a line with them, then attach a pulley where they'll be working, then they send the end of the rope back down. Then the ground crew can send up tools, parts, whatever, and you don't have to worry about not forgetting anything but the rope and the pulley. The climbers you know probably climb 100 ft towers? With this tower that would require 3,400 ft of rope, which probably weighs more than the tools and will be very difficult to handle. |
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Rob wrote:
wrote: Keith wrote: http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 This guy carries 30 pounds of tools up the ladder with him? Most climbers I know take the end of a line with them, then attach a pulley where they'll be working, then they send the end of the rope back down. Then the ground crew can send up tools, parts, whatever, and you don't have to worry about not forgetting anything but the rope and the pulley. The climbers you know probably climb 100 ft towers? With this tower that would require 3,400 ft of rope, which probably weighs more than the tools and will be very difficult to handle. You take a messenger rope (3/32") up with you. Once through the pulley and back down that rope is used to lift a more substantial rope, all done by the winch on the service truck. This is a safety feature. People cramp up sometimes. |
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On 25 Nov 2010 20:22:50 GMT, Rob wrote:
With this tower that would require 3,400 ft of rope, which probably weighs more than the tools and will be very difficult to handle. 9mm static line weighs 57 gm/meter. A 1000 meter loop would weight 57kg or 126 lbs. No thanks. Also, the line has quite a bit of wind resistance and will probably cause the 30 lb tool bag to sway quite a bit in the wind. However, since he rode the elevator almost to the top, he might be able to handle a 50 meter single static line to the top of the elevator. Nice video. I wonder what they were repairing on top of the tower? Replacing the tower light? -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
If they could put a wind powered generator up there, they could have
more than enough power for the light. Get Mike Rowe at Dirty Jobs to replace the light bulb. cuhulin |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
WLBT 3's Tower is 1,889 feet, 10 inches tall, and there is a 67 foot
transmitting antenna on top of that.1,956 feet, 10 inches tall. Better bring some extra rope. http://www.devilfinder.com Tallest Communications Tower in Mississippi cuhulin |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
On 11/25/10 10:53 , Keith wrote:
http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 Didn't we see this about 3 months ago? |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
"Keith" wrote in message ... http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 -- - Best Regards, Keith http://home.comcast.net/~kilowattradio/ - Cool. I have three friends who got sick watching the video :) Wayne |
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It's not the fall that will git ya.Don't worry, the ground will catch
ya. http://www.devilfinder.com Water Sparkplug Ignites water mist. Oh, c'mon! cuhulin |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
On Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:48:56 -0800, dave wrote:
Keith wrote: http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 This guy carries 30 pounds of tools up the ladder with him? Most climbers I know take the end of a line with them, then attach a pulley where they'll be working, then they send the end of the rope back down. Then the ground crew can send up tools, parts, whatever, and you don't have to worry about not forgetting anything but the rope and the pulley. Maybe he works alone... how much does 1700' of line weigh? |
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bpuharic wrote:
On Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:48:56 -0800, wrote: This guy carries 30 pounds of tools up the ladder with him? Most climbers I know take the end of a line with them, then attach a pulley where they'll be working, then they send the end of the rope back down. Then the ground crew can send up tools, parts, whatever, and you don't have to worry about not forgetting anything but the rope and the pulley. Maybe he works alone... how much does 1700' of line weigh? Press Release Tower Association Responds to Erroneous and Dangerous Video The following statement is being issued by the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) regarding a dangerous video post erroneously characterizing “free climbing” on towers as lawful and common. NATE would like to publicly denounce the message of the recently posted video depicting two men climbing a broadcast tower. NATE asserts that the posting of the content was misguided and its messages should not be given credence by any viewer. The “Stairway to Heaven” video, reportedly launched by TheOnLineEngineer.org, suggests that free climbing is an accepted method of ascending and descending broadcast and telecommunication towers. The video incorrectly asserts that free climbing is accepted by OSHA and that “most tower workers climb this way.” The video also depicts as standard procedure other dangerous and prohibited conduct not condoned by NATE or OSHA. There are many inaccuracies in this video. NATE’s efforts to establish a culture of safety in the wireless and broadcast tower industry encourages everyone involved with tower work to adhere to recognized safe practices. The video in question is an example of a climber who is either unaware of recognized safety practices or is unwilling to take the time to protect his life and the life of his co-worker in the video. By extension it encourages others to employ unsafe climbing techniques not endorsed by either OSHA or NATE. Contractors who refuse to operate safely should never be hired. This video is one more example of why the efforts of NATE, our membership and industry partners are imperative. NATE, the industry’s leader in tower safety, continues to pursue working relationships with carriers, broadcasters and other tower owner/operators to ensure that only qualified contractors set foot on tower sites. The Association has worked with OSHA to develop safety best practices and educational programs to ensure every tower worker goes home safely every day. Companies which allow free climbing and other violations of recognized safety practices are placing lives in danger and jeopardizing tower work services. NATE is looking forward to OSHA’s statement clarifying this matter for the industry. Work Quality in Question Employers who allow such practices will likely cut corners on other aspects of their work. NATE asks, “If a company or employee will cut corners with the lives of its workers, on what other aspects of work will they be willing to cut corners?” Owners and operators who hire this type of contractor are opening themselves up to legal and regulatory actions and are additionally running the risk of system malfunctions, adding unnecessary costs on top of endangering lives. NATE Requests Contact From Tower Owners and Operators NATE is requesting contact from carriers, broadcasters and other entities who own, operate or control wireless and broadcast towers as well as the industry groups who represent them. NATE is doggedly pursuing working relationships with these organizations to ensure that a culture of safety exists throughout the industry and that only qualified contractors set foot on tower sites. If your organization fits this description, please contact Patrick Howey at 888-882-5865 or . http://www.natehome.com |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
On Nov 26, 3:21*am, "D. Peter Maus" wrote:
On 11/25/10 10:53 , Keith wrote: http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 * Didn't we see this about 3 months ago? yeah, and you'll probably see it brought up every few months for quite a while now when someone new finds it for the first time. |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
I don't know that much about climbing towers.But, I think I would wear a
safety belt/harness and have at least two or three strong ropes a few feet long with some sort of snap on/snap off hooks so I could hook on to whatever and hopefully not fall down.I reckon I would work my way up and down like that, if you get me drift? cuhulin, I am not a climber |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
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Safety equipment for climbing tall steel towers Safety is Paramount.Safety is Rule Number One. The darrrring young man on the flying trapeez,,, he flies through the air with the greatest of ease,,,,, ~ It Happened One Night movie - Clark Gable and Claudet Colbert. cuhulin |
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"dave" wrote in message . .. bpuharic wrote: On Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:48:56 -0800, wrote: This guy carries 30 pounds of tools up the ladder with him? Most climbers I know take the end of a line with them, then attach a pulley where they'll be working, then they send the end of the rope back down. Then the ground crew can send up tools, parts, whatever, and you don't have to worry about not forgetting anything but the rope and the pulley. Maybe he works alone... how much does 1700' of line weigh? Press Release Tower Association Responds to Erroneous and Dangerous Video The following statement is being issued by the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) regarding a dangerous video post erroneously characterizing “free climbing” on towers as lawful and common. NATE would like to publicly denounce the message of the recently posted video depicting two men climbing a broadcast tower. NATE asserts that the posting of the content was misguided and its messages should not be given credence by any viewer. The “Stairway to Heaven” video, reportedly launched by TheOnLineEngineer.org, suggests that free climbing is an accepted method of ascending and descending broadcast and telecommunication towers. The video incorrectly asserts that free climbing is accepted by OSHA and that “most tower workers climb this way.” The video also depicts as standard procedure other dangerous and prohibited conduct not condoned by NATE or OSHA. There are many inaccuracies in this video. NATE’s efforts to establish a culture of safety in the wireless and broadcast tower industry encourages everyone involved with tower work to adhere to recognized safe practices. The video in question is an example of a climber who is either unaware of recognized safety practices or is unwilling to take the time to protect his life and the life of his co-worker in the video. By extension it encourages others to employ unsafe climbing techniques not endorsed by either OSHA or NATE. Contractors who refuse to operate safely should never be hired. This video is one more example of why the efforts of NATE, our membership and industry partners are imperative. NATE, the industry’s leader in tower safety, continues to pursue working relationships with carriers, broadcasters and other tower owner/operators to ensure that only qualified contractors set foot on tower sites. The Association has worked with OSHA to develop safety best practices and educational programs to ensure every tower worker goes home safely every day. Companies which allow free climbing and other violations of recognized safety practices are placing lives in danger and jeopardizing tower work services. NATE is looking forward to OSHA’s statement clarifying this matter for the industry. Work Quality in Question Employers who allow such practices will likely cut corners on other aspects of their work. NATE asks, “If a company or employee will cut corners with the lives of its workers, on what other aspects of work will they be willing to cut corners?” Owners and operators who hire this type of contractor are opening themselves up to legal and regulatory actions and are additionally running the risk of system malfunctions, adding unnecessary costs on top of endangering lives. NATE Requests Contact From Tower Owners and Operators NATE is requesting contact from carriers, broadcasters and other entities who own, operate or control wireless and broadcast towers as well as the industry groups who represent them. NATE is doggedly pursuing working relationships with these organizations to ensure that a culture of safety exists throughout the industry and that only qualified contractors set foot on tower sites. If your organization fits this description, please contact Patrick Howey at 888-882-5865 or . http://www.natehome.com - Heh heh....so that's why the faces were blurred in the video :) |
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Wayne wrote:
Heh heh....so that's why the faces were blurred in the video :) You quoted complete post just for your one line of silly text? Learn to quote first, then report to news groups. -- Keep 'em Rolling! http://www.mvpa.org/ MVPA: 29718 http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x51/btudan/ 73 de 9A6KTB - Boris |
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Gunny Sgt.Ermey, can I drive your Jeep?
///NO! You can't drive my Jeep!/// http://www.devilfinder.com Brian's Military Jeeps Turn on the Power and Lights. Speaking of that, I tied a piece of twine around the drivers side outside door handle on my 1983 Dodge van to remind me to turn off the lights when I get through driving. cuhulin |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
"dave" wrote in message
. .. Keith wrote: http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 This guy carries 30 pounds of tools up the ladder with him? Most climbers I know take the end of a line with them, then attach a pulley where they'll be working, then they send the end of the rope back down. Then the ground crew can send up tools, parts, whatever, and you don't have to worry about not forgetting anything but the rope and the pulley. Maybe he works alone... Maybe the weight of his rope for that size of tower is more than 30 pounds.... |
Climbing a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
That many feet of rope would weigh a ton.
cuhulin |
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On Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:53:54 -0800, Keith
wrote: http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player.....liveleak.com/ mp53/player_config.php?token=07b_1284580365%26embed=1 Shortened URL: http://bit.ly/b9VMU0 these guys are nucking futs. when i climb i'm ALWAYS attached. too many uncertainties in positioning, grabbing, etc. all it itakes is 1 mistake |
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On Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:59:40 -0800, dave wrote:
Tower Association Responds to Erroneous and Dangerous Video glad you posted this. when i climb i'm ALWAYS, ALWAYS attached to the tower....althought the highest i've climbed is 155', it really doesnt matter at this point. once you fall more than 15' or so, the results are pretty much the same |
Milking a 1,700 ft Antenna Tower
"Boris Tuđan" wrote in message ... Wayne wrote: Heh heh....so that's why the faces were blurred in the video :) You quoted complete post just for your one line of silly text? Learn to quote first, then report to news groups. 73 de 9A6KTB - Boris - Get some manners, then get back to us. |
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Military Vehicle Preservation Association IS Manners.
http://www.jeepdoc.com http://www.willystech.com http://www.devilfinder.com JeepCJ3B Page http://www.devilfinder.com Military Vehicle Preservation Association About twenty five years ago, Robert ''Yogi'' DeFrancis (he lived on Queen Christina Drive way back then, about two miles from doggy's couch.He was originally from Ohio.He once said Boom Boom Mancini, the wrestler is his cousin) had an old Dodge Power Wagon truck, he said he would sell it to me for $700.00.I don't know why I didn't buy that truck. http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com A guy who works in the Volvo trucks parts department here in Jackson, he owns a World War Two Jeep he restored. Manners? Plenty of Good Manners there. cuhulin |
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Wayne wrote:
Get some manners, then get back to us. Learn to quote and read netiquette when you get some time. You don't want to be retarded for the rest of your life. -- Keep 'em Rolling! http://www.mvpa.org/ MVPA: 29718 http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x51/btudan/ 73 de 9A6KTB - Boris |
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"Boris Tuđan" wrote in message ... Wayne wrote: Get some manners, then get back to us. Learn to quote and read netiquette when you get some time. You don't want to be retarded for the rest of your life. 73 de 9A6KTB - Boris - While you are waiting for me to do your homework assignments, how about boning up on simple etiquette and trying to avoid PWD. (posting while drunk) |
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Wayne wrote:
"Boris wrote in message ... Wayne wrote: Get some manners, then get back to us. Learn to quote and read netiquette when you get some time. You don't want to be retarded for the rest of your life. 73 de 9A6KTB - Boris - While you are waiting for me to do your homework assignments, how about boning up on simple etiquette and trying to avoid PWD. (posting while drunk) |
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Radioklub OZALJ?
Down Periscope movie just now finished on the FMC channel.Comes FMC again at 11:00 PM tonight. Welcome Aboard. cuhulin |
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HR is Croatia.
I know a guy who was born in Croatia.He was in the U.S.Military.He is the same age as I am. cuhulin |
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On Nov 28, 4:40*am, dave wrote:
wrote: Radioklub OZALJ? Down Periscope movie just now finished on the FMC channel.Comes FMC again at 11:00 PM tonight. Welcome Aboard. cuhulin That movie sucks. Kelsey Grammar is not a healthy role model. You'd probably enjoy McHale's Navy more. Run Silent, Run Deep http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_Silent,_Run_Deep The Hunt for Red October http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hun...ber_%28film%29 Das Boot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Boot |
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Wayne wrote:
While you are waiting for me to do your homework assignments, how about boning up on simple etiquette and trying to avoid PWD. (posting while drunk) I won't loose too much time with you, Arabs will do the punishing. Take care. -- Keep 'em Rolling! http://www.mvpa.org/ MVPA: 29718 http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x51/btudan/ 73 de 9A6KTB - Boris |
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I would only get just so far up that tower, then I would freeze!
Don't look down! cuhulin |
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On Nov 29, 4:57*am, dave wrote:
- - wrote: - - They are only movies. - - - - The World is a Stage and we are all little Actors. - - cuhulin - Then who works the curtain? The Great Curtain Keeper -a-la- Mother Nature : With the Rising of the Sun {Up-Curtain} http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA2Nd5z1XTk -and- the Setting of the Sun {Down-Curtain} http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqKQYx2UqJo ....plus...The Moon provides the Encores ;;-}} ~ RHF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1NnRzKuQDs |
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