ponytug
Super Member
Harnesses and safety lines are cheap in comparison to a fall, at least in my book. I find heights more challenging psychologically today than when I was younger for some reason.Also, you can just unplug the cable to the dishy at the AP end. So unless something comes loose up top there would be no need to get up there.
I do agree with not crawling on the roof if you don't have to though. Not sure how ill mess with antenna on my 60' HAM radio tower now that my neighbor sold his 60' man lift. I could climb the tower, but really don't want to (and don't have the proper harnesses).
Could you rent a man lift from your local rental store?
All the best,
Peter