Any pointers?

[Cody Dixson]

Ran across a 30 year old tower that is priced right imo. Comes with a beam, what I'm wondering is what to look for, is it worth refinishing and putting back up? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you
Cody D.

 

[The20poundhammer]

First question is what kind of beam and tower is it?

 

[Cody Dixson]

@The20poundhammer I believe it's a rohn 25 60ft. And a 4 element horizontal and vertical beam not sure of the brand.

 

[Cody Dixson]

not the best picture s but the only ones I have ATM

 

[BJ radionut]

Yes Cody: Looks like "25G" style.
OK...What are your plans on getting it down???
Look as if maybe a tilt base. That said that is a ton of weight...Tower/Rotor/Antenna(s)/feedline etc.
Looks like fair to good condition. Appears from pictures to have some rust, would expect that.
Cody, if it does not have any pins holes or splits then at least 40 ft or so would be worth the trouble.
Used Price on true ROHN 25G is $50 - $100 per section, that being said age wise that tower would be toward the low end.
New Tilt Base cost you about $250 for a GOOD ONE, with base plate/j-bolts for concrete/nuts/washers etc.

 

[Cody Dixson]

@BJ radionut I was told the current owner would bring it down. I'll have a better idea of what shape it's in when I get eyes on it. 150 bucks isn't too much for this right? This might be the start of my tower adventure! Lol

 

[BJ radionut]

Yes Cody, I would say $150 very acceptable.
Well check it out, once it is down.
If that was mine. I'd be thinking of making a 5 Element long boom 10m antenna...
out of that "Thing" at the top.
Maybe have enuf parts left over, to add like 4 element Wide Space for 6 meters on bottom of boom!!!!

Good Luck... Hope it works out for you!
All the Best
Gary

 

[The20poundhammer]

If he is taking it down that's a good price for that stuff. Like Gary said look it over for splits for sure.