I am sure many of you are aware of the new City of Edmond tower project. In case you are not, the city is installing a brand new 400 foot self-supporting tower for the city’s 800 MHz public safety radio system. As part of our partnership with the city, both of our repeaters (2m and 70cm) will be moved from their current location on the tower on the UCO campus to this new tower. Completion is still a little ways off but visible progress will begin soon.
Much of the planning, funding and preparation work is nearly completed. Part of this work was obtaining soil samples in order to engineer a base that can handle this size of tower. Due to the location, which is near Covell and Broadway to the north, a self-support tower is necessary. There is no room for guy wires.
The latest update is from the fabricator who is building the legs for the base of the tower. A few photos are below.
Stay tuned for updates as they continue to make progress!
Steven, N5ZQ
