Martin,
I would suggest you install a Hazer. Then you could lower the antenna to
work on it near ground level.
73s de Jim
W5IFP
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Martin Gary
> Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 4:50 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Need Tower Suggestions
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I can't climb anymore. Missing half my foot, bad heart, bad
> back, etc... Since I can't climb and I hate asking people to
> do things for me, whats the best tower solution for me? I've
> had regular old Rohn 25's for years and they were great. I've
> moved recently and need to put something up that won't cost
> more than 5-8k (less would be better) that I (personally) can
> install antenna's on. I thought seriously about just putting up
> another Rohn and rigging a pulley, rope, winch system to pull
> me up and down the tower. I would have to have someone on the
> ground to operate the winch and be the ground crew just like
> any other tower climbing event. Of course, safety is a major
> player here. Could that kind of solution be safe enough or
> should I get a crank up tower? They really cost a lot,
> especially tall ones. If I decide to go with rigging on the
> tower, what's the best way to go about it? Any suggestions
> would be appreciated. I own a repeater (VHF 146.775) here in
> Southern Marylan
> d and have had it on a hundred foot tower at the old house for
> years. So, I need one that's at least 70-100 foot tall to put
> my station master on. If you have any ideas that include
> different kinds of towers or whatever, I'm open to any and all
> suggestions.
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> Martin - N3HRT
>
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