[opendtv] Re: Louisiana governor blasts faulty wireless networks

Tower design specifications are found in TIA/EIA-222F.  Towers constructed
and managed to 222F should not fail under predictable conditions (hurricanes
excepted, I imagine). Unfortunately, many Cell and Communications tower
vendors and customers bypass such requirements as a means of cost control on
small towers.




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Subject: [opendtv] Re: Louisiana governor blasts faulty wireless networks

Towers properly designed in hurricane territory are intended to withstand
225 mile hour sustained winds.  Or better.  How much wind gusts the tower
will withstand is beyond the 225.

Tornadoes, by the way, are extremely dangerous for towers, largely because
the winds don't come in a single direction (if the tower is near the
vortex).  It's virtually impossible to erect a tower that can withstand the
forces of a tornado in close proximity (like around the tower.)

Hurricanes are relatively easy to plan against, tower-wise.  However, I
always worry when there's talk about a hurricane late in the season
affecting New England.  Few towers up that way are designed to withstand
hurricane damage -- even without ice accumulation.  There hasn't been a
significant hurricane in New England since radio broadcasting began.

John Willkie

P.S.  I notice how you talk about thieves and insurance companies.  Isn't
this redundant?




 
 
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