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On Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 9:54:48 PM UTC-5, wrote:
We have a triangular Antenna tower that is about 40 years old and stands
about 30' high. I climbed 1/2 up to repair that security light that was
mounted on it, but was Leary about climbing the entire height to work on
the antenna.

Should I be concerned about climbing all the way to the antenna ? its
not rusted out, but I am just concerned about how well its anchored in
concrete.
I was not there when it was erected, so I don't know if they secured it
w/cables while attaching the upper sections and antenna.

Are those antennas designed to hold the weight of a 200 lb person at the
top ?


No, the antenna tower is not guyed.
Just wondering how the antenna is serviced ?
Do workers setup temporary guys ?


Nope, just climb the tower and dont even use any form of safety belt etc
usually.

I was trying to find some examples on U-tube
or other to show me how to get up there safely.


Never tried looking there but I wouldnt be surprised
if there isnt much because its so obvious.

No the antenna does not come down, all the sections are bolted together.
Its a typical home TV tower that you see at rural homes.
Looks just like this stuff:
https://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=ame25b3