Dismantling the VSP Antenna Tower—October, 2006


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Getting things set up to take down the tower.Setting up at the VSP site. Phillip/AK1H, on the roof removing bolts from the tower support.Phillip/AK1H, removing bolts from the tower support. Guy-line is ready.Paul/K1PJM sets up a guy-line from his truck to ease the tower down. Henry/KT1J handles the tower end. Everything’s in place.Now we’re ready! Everything’s in place... all that’s left is the “doing.” Truck attached to tower guy-line.Guy-line in place. Henry and Phillip catch the towerHenry/KT1J and Phillip/AK1H make the catch.
They claim it was easier than it looks.
Carrying a section down the roofPaul/K1PJM and Henry/KT1J carry a section down the roof.

The Vermont State Police (VSP) donated its old tower in Middlebury to ACARA, after moving to new quarters on Rte 7.
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