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Re: [TowerTalk] Binding tower

To: Bill Aycock <baycock@mediacombb.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Binding tower
From: Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 06:15:38 -0400
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Bill -

The rotor fits entirely within the innermost section, nothing hanging out. It's 
well clear of the next section when the jam happened.
73, Mike NF4L


> On Aug 16, 2015, at 8:39 PM, Bill Aycock <baycock@mediacombb.net> wrote:
> 
> Mike--
> Since this happened just after Rotor work, I would suspect that as the cause. 
> Where is the Rotor with respect to the top?
> I would take a close look at the Rotor body for any scratches, etc.
> Bill--W4BSG
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Mike Reublin NF4L
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 5:44 PM
> To: towertalk reflector
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Binding tower
> 
> Anybody know a traveling tower mechanic?
> 73, Mike NF4L
> 
> 
>> On Aug 15, 2015, at 6:13 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I had the HG-70HD down to replace the rotor. When I put it back up, it binds 
>> about 3 feet from full extension enough to stall the 24V wheelchair motor 
>> that drives a Fulton #3000 winch.
>> 
>> I can't see any hang up thru binocs.  When I collapse it, and tilt it over, 
>> how do I find the jam, and how can I repair it? I don't have enough room to 
>> extend it fully when it's horizontal.
>> 
>> 73, Mike NF4L
>> 
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