The tower was pulled down in 1983 (was used as a radio tower then) and we refurbished it to use as a wifi tower.
We use Eskom power - 400m cable from the bottom.
It is a 1.2km walk up the hill.
Die Wilgers Highsite links to Lynnwood Highsite, Constantia Park highsite and Silverton highsite, it covers the Die Wilgers, Equestria, Murrayfield, Faerie Glen, Garsfontein, Waterkloof areas.
Thanks a lot to everyone that helped to get this highsite from an 26 year old tower lying in the bushes to a operational PTAWUG highsite.
First Inspection:
Fixing up the mast:
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Fixing up the mast:
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Mast refurbished, ready for wifi, but too damn heavy for 4 people to lift
http://www.photobooth.co.za/uploads/426DW_werk_16.jpg
Lifting the mast:
Using a block and tackle to lift the mast:
Working on the wifi kit:
http://www.photobooth.co.za/uploads/261DW_toring_opsit_2.jpg
Aliging grid to Silverton:
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Finished:
http://www.photobooth.co.za/uploads/249DW-FromBelow.jpg
Finished:




















