Hi Len.
I did a little searching and came up with various older email references
but this one from W7WLL ( http://www.qrz.com/db/w7wll ) looks really
promising:
Recently I queried this site about 'positive pulldown cables' for the
HyGain crankup towers, based upon some sketchy info I had been given.
I received several replies, including some who were interested in the
same information.
Skip, KJ6Y, noted that the cables I was referring to were probably NOT
'positive pulldown cables', but for another purpose. He was correct.
I rummaged through my unopened box containing the remote control for the
electric winch that came with my tower (neither had never been opened -
duh) and found an original manual (9 pages) of the Telex/Hy-Gain Model
HG-EWRC Electric Winch Remote Control Order No. 124. The cables that I
was inquiring about (and was given 1 illustrative page) as 'positive
pulldown cables' are shown in this manual. The cable system is described
as " . . . designed to prevent accidental damage to personnel and/or
equipment by shutting off power to the winch if something should
interfere with its proper operation." They are apparently not what most
refer to as 'positive pulldown cables'.
Because the number of cables needed vary depending upon tower height
(sections), the cables would have had to be ordered separately. Next
job, rummage through the second box and see it the cable set applicable
to the HG-70HD are in it. If not, the lengths needed are easy to figure
out (it appears all the subparts like thimbles ect are in little box
with the remote console) and I'll need to purchase some 1/4 in SS from
the fleet rigger up the coast.
Thanks again everyone for the input and help.
Don W7WLL
w7wll@arrl.net
Now I will have to get to the electric winch box and see what is in it.
If someone needs a copy of this manual I'd be happy to make a copy and
only ask that you provide a self addressed #10 or larger envelope with
two units of first class postage (.61 cents) affixed.
http://web.archiveorange.com/archive/v/ItJeXINKmF4y8fIhQPkt
I hope this helps you.
73,
Jon Pearl - W4ABC
www.w4abc.com
On 9/23/2011 11:38 AM, N2len@aol.com wrote:
> Hello Everyone...
> Does anyone have any specific information (paperwork, parts list, etc) for
> the HY-GAIN HG-EW system that was available from them in the 1980's?
>
> <snip>
> Hy-Gain has also developed a new electric winch system, model HG-EW, that
> fits the new HG-70HD as well as the existing 54-foot (16.5 m) HG-54HD and
> the 52-foot (15.8 m} HG-52SS. The winch control box can be locked, which
> allows the tower to tie secure in either the extend ed or retracted position.
> It has a limit switch which prevents a possible overload at the upper stop
> position. A manual crank is supplied also in the event of an electrical
> power failure. The HG-EW is equipped with an automatic brake which is always
> in
> positive engagement when the winch is not operating.
> This winch system can be converted at any time to remote-control operation
> by adding the new Hy*Gain tower control (HG-EWRC} which has been
> specifically designed as a modular addition to the HG-EW winch. This
> remote-control
> unit allows the operator to raise and lower the tower from a remote location
> such as a ham shack. The control displays upper and lower limit positions,
> up or down operating direction, and also provides a fail-safe sensor and
> indicator which automatically shuts Off the winch should extreme side loads
> affect tower telescoping. Both the winch and the remote control are
> available for 110- and 220-volt operation.
> <unsnip>
> Thank you,
> Warmest Regards,
> Len Signoretti, N2LEN
> E-mail: N2LEN@aol.com
> 518-653-1287
>
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