All, I just purchased a used Cushcraft A3S w/40m element and am in the process of taking it apart to clean the corrosion and oxidation built up on it. I have run across a problem, One or more of the
Thanks to all for the ideas, suggestions and comments. I spoke with John, the Cushcraft amateur radio rep today, He says that the length extending out of the 10M trap is not standard. During producti
All, I will be putting up an old Triex CZ-471 free standing 70ft tower up at my retirement QTH near Prescott, AZ. So, I am looking for someone that would be willing to share/copy whatever you have on
It was pointed out to me that the CZ-471 was manufactured by Tristao, not Triex. Ray, N6VR --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Beh
I'm rebuilding a 30 year old MA770 tubular tower and need to replace the upper and lower limit switches. Actually, they are both mounted near the top of the tower on a flat plate. The old switches we
AL, I have a Tailtwister, that had frozen bolts from so much salt water corrosion. I soaked the bolts with a penetrating oil, but the bolts never moved even after 3 - 4 applications of oil. Finally,
I'm still looking for engineering plans/drawing for an old Tristao CZ-471 motorized free standing tower that I will be putting up in the summer. Anyone have any or know of someone that might? I'd be
K8RI, Most everything is free choice. What has the price of gas and Saginaw have to do with this discussion? Any we don't need to know that: "Vista Ultimate ate most of the programs on the computer a
My experience with irrigation pipe: I've had a two similarly constructed phased 67ft phased verticals for 80m up for 20 years. Mine are 30 ft of 4 in at the base, next, about 28ft of 3 in, (two foot
Scott, I have no background or technical knowledge on this subject; however, I have the same mast that you have. It is mounted in a heavy duty 71 ft motorized tower with about 7 ft inside the tower (
I've had terrible luck with US Towers in getting information and some parts and pieces from them. Their big concern is "Liability". I can understand this but it seems they take it to the extreme. Rec
I recently purchase an older MA770 tower. I need to restring the lifting cables and do other maintenance on it. Does anyone have a manual or any other documentation on this tower? Also need the same
Gerry, I concur with the use of Noalox. We do not have the moisture like you have in Texas, but if the joints and connections are covered in Noalox the connections should stay in perfect condx. I hav