Got some feedback, thanks Skip and Steve! The tower extended to full height
this morning with lots of "funny" noise, clunks and resistance suddenly
decreasing on winch. Sounds like some mechanical interference which gave
way, Looks nice at full height. Now it won't come down! Retracts about 10
feet, then begins to show slack at the top cable position. I gather the
catch is on the top square section. Any ideas how to resolve this? I am
trying real hard not to lay it back over, in fact, extended I am not sure
that I can lay it over, small lot.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David LaBat" <dlabat@tcinternet.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 6:20 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] MA-550 will not extend
>
> Finally got my MA-550 vertical today. After about three redesigns it is
up.
> However, it will not extend! Goes up about 2 feet and then refuses to go
> higher. The tension increases markedly on the cable. I haven't forced it,
> don't want to cause damage. Have I just missed something , like a
> restraining bolt? I don't see anthing obvious (doesn't mean it isn't
> obvious, I just haven't seen it). Hopefully soemone knows the quick
answer,
> I don't care for the alternatives, like a faulty tower. Any insights would
> be appreciated, nothing on the tower yet, There is a mast in the top,
pushed
> in about 5 feet, could that interfere with anything?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave KØXH
>
>
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