I get the crane thing for initial install. What about after the tower
is up and I want to pull one of the beams down? A gin pole has a lot
of uses. Bringing a crane out to do antennas maintenance seems like a
waste of money.
D.
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Darin Divinia
wg5j@me.com
On Dec 1, 2008, at 2:20 PM, K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 12/1/2008 9:02:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> towertalk-request@contesting.com
> writes:
> > Can anybody recommend a ginpole setup for the AN Wireless towers?
> Yes, it's called a "crane". You need a commercial grade ginpole
> for a tower as beefy as the AN towers and they ain't cheap. You'll
> need a couple of people on the tower just to move it.
>
> If you do go for the HD ginpole route, you'll also need a
> powered capstan winch or other powered mechanism to pull the haul
> rope. This is a job for professionals that have the right hardware
> and techniques.
>
> Just about anybody can put one up with a crane.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve K7LXC
> TOWERW TECH -
> Professional tower services for hams
>
>
>
>
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