i use a trolley cable system to erect antennas. A manual crank winch with
rachettting pall is mounted on the back of my tractor. I tension the cable
with the winch and suspend the antenna from a pulley that rides on the
cable. The cable is 3/16" and about 250 feet long.
After only 30 years' use, the cheap, Harbor Freight winch broke (just can't
seem to get good stuff any more).
So I am thinking to replace it with an electric model having a wireless
remote control. It won't have to be very heavy duty. The stuff I put up
is all less than 200 pounds.
Looking at Amazon and Harbor freight, I see bunches of winches for $150 or
less that look like they would work.
Perhaps some of you have experience (good or bad) with a particular
brand/model that you would recommend that I either use or avoid. I would
love to see your input.
Thanks in advance.
73,
Dave, K4TO
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