On Tue, 24 Apr 2001 12:49:09 -0400 "Jerry Keller" <dxdog@rcn.com> writes:
> Who makes the "best value" in a freestanding crank-up tower? (perhaps
> 50 to
> 80 feet extended) Jerry K3MGT
The Tri-ex LM-470 was a beautiful piece of equipment, and had
good 70mph ratings. They also had good engineering support
for building permit issues, with PE's licensed in every state.
The tiltover fixture was very slick, with the hinge eight
feet high. A T2X rotor would fit in the top section, and still
allow full retraction. It came standard with motor, limit switches,
and positive pulldown.
Tri-ex has apparently sold the manufacturing rights for this tower
to the Will-Burt Company, but I can't find the product on their
web site, just some tower trailers for commercial use. There have
also been a lot of complaints posted on the reflector concerning
Triex's dealer, and about delivery problems.
Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ
K6LL@juno.com
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