Thanks to those who have responded. Here is what I have found so far.
1. Almost all power winches are not "power out". That is needed to control the
antenna/hazer coming down.
2. When talking to any tech about lifting say 200 lbs. with even a 6k lb.
electric winch, they start backing away real quick.
3. Colombia Winch is the exception, and their low end HD1300 is nearly $2000.
4. Hoists come with small spools, 39 to 50 feet. I re-measured my cable, and
it is only 3/16", but I need a spool that will
hold 80 ft. or so of it in case the windings tumble a bit. That rules out
every reasonably price hoist I have found.
I will have to fit my tower with something to allow mounting an electric
winch/hoist. I know I could take my chances with
a winch which is not designed for lifting - which seems to be the common thing
to do. I hate to buy things, and then it not work
out - delaying things further.
Still looking for a better solution ...
Ken K5WK
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