Not enough info to answer . . . What failed - Fiberglass poles and/or motors
and copper tape elements?
Whatever the answer, suggest call STEPPIR (Fluid Motion) and get a quote for
parts, which will be the biggest cost. I have replaced a motor, which includes
the copper tape element, and with the trade-in of the non-functional
motor/element, the cost was (as I recall) under $300.
Now getting the antenna down to do the work (Not hard - good insts from
Steppir), depends on the antenna location situation - need for a crane,
Crank-up/Tilt-over towerm etc. If a crane is needed, my several experiences
here in VA using both crane and bucket truck have cost about $140/hr. If you
have your act together - everything ready for the "Lift" - an hour should e
sufficient.
Good luck.
Alan K9MBQ
-----Original Message-----
>From: Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Dec 4, 2016 4:49 PM
>To: towertalk@contesting.com
>Subject: [TowerTalk] SteppIR 4 el overhaul cost?
>
>I'm the new trustee for the National Weather Center/OU Amateur Radio
>Club. We have a 4 el SteppIR that has suffered the loss of half of two
>elements. We need to get it down and work on it, but as I go hunting for
>$ to do the work, I need an idea of roughly what I can expect it to
>cost. I know some out there have done such overhauls. The antenna has
>been up for about 10 years and the elements failed several moths ago.
>How much work will this be and what do you thin it will cost?
>
>Kim N5OP
>
>
>--
>
>Kim Elmore, Ph.D. (Adj. Assoc. Prof., OU School of Meteorology, CCM, PP
>SEL/MEL/Glider, N5OP, 2nd Class Radiotelegraph, GROL)
>
>/"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in
>practice, there is." //– Attributed to many people; it’s so true that it
>doesn’t matter who said it./
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