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markow202 wrote:
.... But, why remove these parts if the tower will just come down anyways?
The components being removed still have value... Corus probably wants the FM antennas. CHCH has some other UHF sites where the SC antenna might be of use... or maybe YES TV would want it ? might be a spare assembly?
The Rigid transmission line is also of value, even on the scrap market. LED strobes could also be re-used or sold as used. $$$
When the tower drops... it will be scrapped... again, lots of value on the scrap market.
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.... But, why remove these parts if the tower will just come down anyways?
The components being removed still have value... Corus probably wants the FM antennas. CHCH has some other UHF sites where the SC antenna might be of use... or maybe YES TV would want it ? might be a spare assembly?
The Rigid transmission line is also of value, even on the scrap market. LED strobes could also be re-used or sold as used. $$$
When the tower drops... it will be scrapped... again, lots of value on the scrap market.
Ah yes very good points. Slipped my mind.
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Will the tower be imploded or dismantled? There are houses surrounding the area so I assumed implosion would be out of the question, unless I'm wrong....?
- andysradio
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Because of the surrounding dwellings I would think it will be brought down one section at a time using the gin pole, just like they did with the old CHEX tower.
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Just an FYI, the round LED strobe light sitting above the old RCA VHF Hi antenna radome was turned off yesterday. All the others remain on at this time.
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Just an FYI, the round LED strobe light sitting above the old =12pxRCA VHF Hi antenna radome was turned off yesterday. All the others remain on at this time.
Perhaps the top old antenna is now removed.
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An update from today. The gin pole is now in proper position for removal too get started. The upper portion of the “slick stick” which contained the old CHCH TV Radome Antenna was removed. Also, the upper portion of strobe lights were turned off this afternoon and remain off this evening while in full darkness. Only one set of the lowest section of lights is operational as of now. 
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