How would one tell if a tower were a LM-354, LM-354HD or an HM-354? Should there be a data plate or descriptive weld? Thanks and 73, Mickey, N4MB _______________________________________________ _____
Mickey, The 354 and 354HD have different dimensions. Not sure about the HM. Check the TashTower web site. It has the information you want, I believe. 73 Don K5AQ _____________________________________
There is usually an ID plate near the bracket on which the winch is mounted. Sometimes it's out of view, and often painted over on older towers. Some minor detective work is needed. GL es 73 Dan K0DA
Thanks to all that responded - I found the LM-354HD dimensions on Tashjian's web site. The dimensions are exactly as the HM-354's manual! I'm looking at a tower represented to me as a LM-354HD but th
Allow me to document an answer to own posting for the record. A lot of you were helpful, but Ron, W8RJL, sent me exactly the information I was seeking in a form that I understood immediately. Tri-Ex
I have an older LM354 per nameplate and the bottom 4 hole mounting flanges measure 20" outside to outside. The heavier duty towers step up the section sizes. Grant KZ1W ______________________________
The referenced link contains a nice drawing showing the difference in sizes for the of the various heights of the LM series towers. I notice that the drawing is dated 1972! Ten years ago Paragon Mfg.