![]() ![]() Being a careful climber myself, I am confident in saying that if it appears the structure is so badly neglected that it may not hold my scrawny little self, it is a safe bet no one else will climb it either. Should that occur at your site, expect the inspection to be immediately terminated with a recommendation the tower be dropped as soon as possible – lest it drop itself on its own schedule. While they may look great on the outside, at times a climber’s foot will step right through a horizontal cross member. Over the years, we have seen cases where the hollow member towers rust from inside. Heavy flaking rust, holes, and hollow members are all bad signs. While this might seem obvious to some, trust me: I have seen towers that likely would not handle the extra weight of even one man.Ī careful check while on the ground – and as a climb starts is essential. Some towers are on top of buildings, others may have elevators, but eventually, it is time to bring out the harness and stand on the metal.īut first, an important step: One of the very first things we need to assess is whether the tower can hold a man! Before Taking the First Step ![]() To do a complete tower inspection, whether AM or FM, eventually someone has to get on the tower and climb up. His account of what he looks for will help you evaluate the inspections done on your tower(s). What should be on the inspection list, and what should be outsourced to a professional tower crew to inspect? Curt “Cowboy” Flick has years of experience in climbing, inspecting, and repairing towers and antennas. Regular inspections and maintenance can go a long way to preventing awkward silence on the dial. Richard Haskey's: The Worst I've Ever Seen!. ![]()
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