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Re: [TowerTalk] aircraft bearing

To: "Alan NV8A (ex. AB2OS)" <nv8a@att.net>,towertalk reflector <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] aircraft bearing
From: Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 16:34:49 -0400
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Yeah, let's not forget we're talking about VERY slow rotation speeds.  For 
that matter, my Rohn 25 pointy top has been working just fine for 9 years 
with a galvanized-to-galvanized "bearing" (my mast rides inside the tube 
with no other bearing).

73, Pete N4ZR

At 04:11 PM 7/30/2005, Alan NV8A (ex. AB2OS) wrote:
>The bearings that AN Wireless sells for its towers have grease fittings
>too -- but I'd wager that they'll not need another shot of grease for a
>good few years after installation.
>
>73
>
>Alan NV8A
>
>
>On 07/30/05 09:20 am Barry Fox tossed the following ingredients into the
>ever-growing pot of cybersoup:
>
> > Notice the grease fittings?  This is not a
> > "no lube / lifetime greased / etc"  bearing,
> > someone is going to have to climb the tower
> > periodically with a grease gun.  That might
> > be a point against using it.  BOTOH, it sure
> > is cheap!
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Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions 
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

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