Years ago Luso made crank up towers available to 150' for US hams (LUSO.COM). K9CT had (available on YOUTUBE) one up but I am not sure of the altitude. I believe they did a demonstration at one of th
-- Original Message -- Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cost effective Replacement for Yaesu G-800SA Control Box Date: 2024-03-08 11:44 From: tommy@k6ye.com To: David Mitchell <wb2pjh@gmail.com> Cc: TOMMY <T
To All: I am trying to help a friend (Bob Kogen - W6DN) obtain a permit for a Triex WT-51 tower. Attached is a document from 1973, courtesy of BAMA. Does anyone have a more current document that we c
I recommend Steve Shobe, W6SKS, of Pioneer Antenna & Tower (INFO@PIONEERANTENNA.COM - (949) 235-9202). He installed my HDX-555 tower in 2019. He was in constant communication with me throughout the b
The thrust should almost always carry the weight of the antenna(s) and mast(s). All of my personal towers have been crank-ups and all have carried the weight. My rotator is there to handle turning an
Good idea BUT, will not work if it has to be lifted (think tight quarters where the tower cannot fold over) to clear. Note well that there are cranes mounted on trucks capable of accessing medium qua
Geoff, Page 3 and 30 seem to give 100% instruction. One just has to get a pair of needle-nose pliers and move the plugs as indicated. I have to configure mine but currently making a splice guide to e
Steve, WiMo, the new owner of Optibeam< has it on their website. Try there and good luck. Semper Fi, Tommy - K6YE DX IS and CW RULES On 2025-06-05 17:18, Steve Muenich wrote: Does anyone know what ha