The Need

Mastec/AT&T was in need of a 85’ pole on an isolated mountain top in Capitan, NM. The 15 mile unmaintained dirt road to the site made the installation a challenge. ARE Telecom was contracted to install our AFS 1700 ballasted foundation system with an 85’ self-raising monopole to support AT&T communication antennas.

Overview

ARE Telecom’s AFS 1700 ballasted foundation system is designed to fit in a container and was brought to the mountain top by truck and trailer. ARE’s Hydraulic System raised made it possible to raise the pole without the use of a crane.

Project Benchmarks

• Crew flexibility and equipment availability allowing for installation under time constraints
• On-site modifications to increase system capacity
• Compacted gravel base

Project Resources

• 3-person crew
• Dump truck
• Skid-steer
• Local fill used for ballast
• Hand tools

Challenges

• Isolated mountain top
• Site not accessible by a crane
• Rock base
• Rapid installation required