Hmmm.. Not two months ago I needed a part for my hazer. I called GM,
and had the part in less than a week... I guess the statement that
your mileage may vary is true..
Good luck
Gil, W1RG
Howard Klein wrote:
>> favor of any useful comments about the products and dealers/manufacturers
>> that we give our money to.
>
>
> So, how about some comments on Glen Martin, I didn't even realize they
> sold whole towers until I went to their web site. They were very
> prompt with a quote for me for alternatives to Rohn SCL, and the quote
> was very competitive, but the sticking point would be the $500
> shipping charge just for MO to OH. And I would need a forklift...
>
>
> Larry N8KU
>
>
> Larry,
> I hate to get into tower manufacturer bashing but if I can save a
> fellow ham some grief it may be worth it. I have purchased TWO towers
> from GM and I can't even get the smallest part. At Dayton I asked them
> to send me some parts and asked for information but only got promises.
> A month or so later I called and was promised a quick response but
> never got either the parts or the information. I have since bypassed
> them for my tower needs. Other thoughts. It is a well made tower but
> it IS ALUMINUM. There is NO climbing. There are times you must get to
> the top of the tower. I had to replace an upper guy and required a
> manlift. I have wanted to stack antennas but this interferes with the
> Hazer path. I eventually overcame this by installing a second Hazer on
> my tower but the lower antenna remains fixed. By the way they paid
> freight when I bought my towers 3-4 years ago.
>
> Howard..K2HK
>
>
>
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