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[TowerTalk] Beam Stuck*&%^*#@*

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Beam Stuck*&%^*#@*
From: reiska@ven.net (Reinaldo Leandro)
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 15:18:58 -0400
At 05:28 PM 08/09/1998 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Any suggestions to free a stuck beam...I have a TH7 on a 55 foot crank
>up that won't turn....Problem is I can't lower the tower with the beam
>pointing the way it is because of neighbors trees...If I cranked it down
>as far as I can would it be safe to place something like a 2 inch pipe
>through cross members to enable me to climb up to see what is
>happening......Brake is releasing but no movment...are the Cross members
>strong enough to hold it up as described if the cable gives way or am I
>looking to get my toes cut off?? anyone had this kinda problem????
>Thanks 73
>"HUH"
>Ted Wilhelm


Ted:

Before you do anything else check first the starting capacitor in the
control box. 

73 es DX de 


Reinaldo, YV5AMH


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