The tower was constructed, and erected in 1983. It is located in High Ridge, MO.
The ground elevation at the tower base is 940 ASML, and the tower is 160 feet to the tip.
The following pictures were taken during the long month, of labor of love, in getting this tower assembled, and in place. There were only a few people involved in the construction, and they all worked very hard to finish the project, with no pay.
A view from top the High Ridge tower in 1983. Looking toward the North East, Clayton, MO can be seen. The AMARC Repeater Tower in 2008.
Tower Construction
Paul and Bert diggin’ dirt Lots of rebar, and the tower anchor bolts welded in place. Lots of Concrete, 12 yards or more Tower completed, antennas , cables, conduit, and lights installed The crane in place, lifting tower The Tower in place, bolting and alignment in progress Notice the old 6 UHF Transmitter antennas. They did not work very well. They were replaced with fiberglass antenna with longer side arms in 1985. Wore out Paul, and tired Rich
Equipment Shed Construction
Construction of the shed started with leveling the ground and, the building the flooring. Assembling the walls. After this picture, a lot more 2×4 vertical studs, and roof jousts were added for extra support.