It was probably a LUSO tower - they usually have one of their big ones on
display in the back exhibitors' room at the Dayton Hamvention.
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>From: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
>Sent: Oct 12, 2015 1:27 AM
>To: towertalk@contesting.com
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 100 foot crank up tower.
>
>I don't know who makes them, but a company has had some very heavy and
>"EXPENSIVE" towers on display. I remember looking them up and the
>construction was impressive. It appeared the vertical legs were at
>least 2" and a glossy white powder coated.
>
>This is not the one I was thinking of, but it certainly would met your
>requirements being able to support one metric ton (2,200#, or 1,000 Kg)
>at 168 feet. Tower motor for raising and lowering is 20 HP, 3 phase.
>Base for the two versions of this tower are 60.47 and 75.34 Cu Yards of
>concrete. Tower weights are 23 and 37 tons!
>
>At least it's an example of what's available "If you have the money to
>spend)
>
>The one I was thinking of is built in Asia (Japan, Korea, China?) and
>looks a lot nicer. I don't know if it's available in these sizes or ratings.
>
>73
>
>Roger (K8RI)
>
>
>
>On 10/11/2015 7:59 AM, john nistico wrote:
>> Does any one know of a good heavy duty tower of this size? I have an 89ft
>> now but I am planning my new station and think I want to go with a pair of
>> 100 ft towers. Also is telnet dow? I can not seem to get on to k1ttt or ab5k
>>
>>
>> John J. Nistico
>> 911 Electric Inc.
>> 516.325-8993
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>73
>
>Roger (K8RI)
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