I have a remote control Triex LM-470 which work very well and I like very
much.
Make sure whatever you use has a positive pull down. If for any reason the
cables go slack during the lowering process the tower may collapse, break
cables and destroy itself and anything on it.
Also, I have seen six US Towers that have the motor driving a worm drive
which in turn drives a chain that drives the cable drum. One of the 89 foot
towers came down on me when the chain broke - a $12,000 OH S..T. Stay away
from that design as it is very dangerous.
de Paul, W8AEF
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----- Original Message -----
From: "WD0M" <wd0m@centurytel.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 9:11 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] US Towers TX-472MDPL Remote Control
> Would anyone using the US Towers TX-472 with the motorized system let me
> know if there is an alternative to purchasing the remote control kit from
> US Towers to raise/lower the tower from the shack? Being basically lazy,
> I'd like to be able to raise and lower the tower from inside the
> house. The HOA wants me to lower the tower when I'm not using it. Rather
> than trudge through the snow in the winter time, I'd rather push a button.
>
> 73,
> Joe
> WD0M
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Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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