[MLB-WIRELESS] Pivoting Mast Problem

[Jason Xuereb]

Yep she'll have guy wires every 3 metres up on the mast. Guyed down every
120 degrees.
About 5 metres away from the base of the mast.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Haigh" <netwiz at optusnet.com.au>
To: "Jason Xuereb" <jxuereb at optushome.com.au>
Cc: "Melbwireless" <melbwireless at wireless.org.au>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MLB-WIRELESS] Pivoting Mast Problem


> Jason Xuereb wrote:
>
> >Mounting a 12 metre mast which pivots on a 2.6m veranda.
> >
> >The problem is getting the thing in the air. I could start weight
training
> >for each time I wanted to get my mast in the air but trying to think of
an
> >alternative solution.
> >
> >http://members.optushome.com.au/jxuereb/problem.gif
> >
> >Thats the current problem and room for any solution. There is another
floor
> >abouve the base of the mast which could give more leverage with a pulley
or
> >a wheel with a winch at the bottom or some really strong people pulling
it
> >into place.
> >
> >Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> >Cheers
> >J
> >
> >
> >
> I'm assuming you're going to have guys?  Any mast that high will need
> guys.... otherwise you'll be standing back and watching it sway in the
> wind....
>
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