Chuck, The HS-588 was a 88 ft 5 section, crank up and guyed tower. Weighs 780 lbs. Top section is 13 7/8" and will accept CDR and other rotors and a small prop pitch mootor mounted inside. You crank
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To all concerning the Yaesu connector on the rotor. Early version of the Yaesu rotor used a different connector that the later version (I believe it was the SDX ). They looked dimilar but the early v
Phil, Totally different. HDX-572 uses a 4:1 cable system on the main lifting cable. A motorized HDX-572 has 2 cables on the drum. One pull up and one pull down. It may have multiple cables on the upp
Not to disagree with Steve. But I've replaced many tower cables due to rust and wear. Some were only a few years old and some were over 20, but I've alway said it's better to replace them too soon th
Rusty, You can use the T2X in the LM-470, if that is the model you have. You'll need to use spacers to raise the plate up about 1 1/2" inches, to allow the rotor to clear the cross braces. Karl Tashj
Harry, The LM-470 used a 1/2 HP motor. Grainger #6K122. Had a small 1-2" sheave on the motor and a 11" sheave on the gear box. The LM-470 also has a 4:1 pulley raising system. The Hygain HG-70 has a
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The LM-354 top section is 13 7/8 inches wide. The TX-455 top section is 12 inches wide. These towers are probably comparable. I've installed and worked on both, and consider both to be excellent towe
Bob, The bolts are A325 High Strength Bolts and Nuts. They require being torque to 350 ft lbs. If you are getting a permit to install, they may require you to have a Registered Deputy Inspector watch
The original specs for the Tri-Ex LM-470 stated you could use a round hole in place of a square one. A round hole 5 ft in diameter, 7 ft deep and forms 6 inches above grade. These plans were dated 19
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Just a reminder that my Ham Radio Yard Sale is Saturday, June 7th, Hear is a partial list. US Tower MA-40 Tower. Tri-Ex T-10 sections. Rohn Tower Sections. Torque arms unknown? Several Thrust bearing
Tom, The M2 Orion 2800 wiil fit inside the TX-472. Just be sure to order it with the round top plate instead of the standard 6 inch oval. I would also recommend you get the motor drive winch on the t
I have a used Tristao RMC-1000 tower remote, same as the US Tower, that came off a damaged 70 ft tower. Comes with the relay box, control box and limit switches with mounting brackets. The unit is wo
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I've always referred to them as Box Rachets. I've been using them for over 40 years, I bought some that were offset and they do have a lever to reverse. Saves the nuckles most of the time. I carry th
Dave, The T2X uses 5/16" bolts and the lighter unit has 1/4" holes. I have some of the heavy duty brackets for sale it interested. $50.00 plus shipping. They require at least a 2" mast to tighten up