These are pictures of the collapse of the tower of KJML-FM, Columbus, KS.
The studios are in Joplin, MO.
This tower was built about 7 years ago, and is a Rohn 45G.
It fell during the severe ice storm. We're not sure exactly when the tower fell, but we believe it was probably Monday, December 10, 2007.
This tower used to be 300 feet tall.
KJML "Rock 105.3" is obviously off the air. The format has been moved to 107.1, also owned by Community Radio of Joplin.
You can click on these pictures to see a larger image.During the ice storm, power was off for 2 days. When the power came back on, I couldn't get the station back on the air by remote. I drove to the site to find what you see here. You'll notice that the collapsing tower missed the transmitter building. It also missed the 3-phase power lines coming onto the site.
You can see here what I believe the be the starting point of the collapse. This is about the 40-foot point, where one of the legs gave way. The weight of the ice must have been overwhelming.Art Moris
www.artmorris.com
