Al,
I have a UST HDX-589. It tilts from the base. I installed my Orion 2800
and TiltPlate plus DB42 on a chrome moly mast with it tilted over, resting
on a pile of railroad ties about 4 feet high. No problem tilting all that
hardware back up to vertical. I would never climb a crank-up tower when
nested vertical or otherwise. Not familiar with the DX-70. I have lots of
photos if you're interested.
73,
Steve
N6SJ
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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of
al.n6ta@gmail.com
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 10:03 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tilting over a DX-70: how far over will it go?
I am contemplating purchase of a new DX-70 or the HDX572. The DX-70 tilts
horizontally being level at about 9' above ground. Has anyone tilted it
further than horizontal to get the antenna (on a tilt plate) closer to the
ground for convenience? My site will be suboptimal for use of a ladder or
lift to get up that 9' for maintenance.
I realize the 572 tilts at the base, not 9' up.
Also, did you tilt up from ground on initial erection with a mast and rotor
installed or put those in once it was vertical and then tilted over?
Thanks for any tips!
Al
N6TA
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