Strange--nobody has mentioned the Glenn Martin Aluminum
towers with their aluminum Hazers. The ten foot tower sections
can be transported with one arm, and then bolted together while
horizontal. The Hazer can then be installed and the tower
easily tilted to vertical. The antenna can then be installed
at ground level. Finally the Hazer with antenna can be
winched to the top. No need to winch up the heavy
tower. If your planned antenna is modest, this could be
a preferred solution in your situation. It does require
guying, though.
k7puc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Calzaretta" <calzaretta@gohighspeed.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 8:40 AM
Subject: [Towertalk] Crank up tower advice needed
> Hello,
>
> I am considering purchasing a US Tower 50 ft crank-up. I have never put
> up a tower before and could use some advice. Does anyone have an
> opinion on US Tower quality, customer service, etc?
>
> Also, my backyard is not accessible to any vehicles. Can the tower be
> carried by a group of my friends (beer and pizza provided afterwards!)?
>
> Are the crank-up towers easy to crank-up and tilt over (with the
> optional equipment)?
>
> Again, any help would be greatly appreciated (including photos of
> installation).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan
> NX9C
>
>
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