Update on "Stuck Tower" I just got home from trip to Oregon and after 14 days I thought I would try to lower the tower once more. This time when it was cooler (95 degrees) instead of 115 degrees. It
Just an update to tell all that I solved the problem with my Wilson Mt-61 tower. Recap: The tower would not come down. Left it about 2 weeks and tried again and it came down fine. Still of course wan
My 80/160 inverted vee terminates about 3 feet above a GFI outlet for my outdoor lights. The GFI quit first night into the CQWW contest. The GFI had to be replaced. It did not just trip. Is this just
Should I be seeing RF current on ground leads with my MFJ-854? -- Tnx es 73 Dick W7ZR www.w7zr.com No one is entirely useless; even the worst of us can serve as horrible examples. ___________________
The rivets on my Wilson MT-61 tower keep popping. Does anyone have a source for a really heavy duty rivet of the same size? Maybe of a strong steel instead of aluminum. Or any other fix for this prob
After a lot of research the following steps were taken and will be taken: 1. I considered 1/4" self tapping screws but finding a flat head here was impossible. Also was concerned should a screw break
I have made a support that works. Take a look at my website for photos on construction and installation. www.w7zr.com -- Tnx es 73 Dick W7ZR www.w7zr.com When you come to a fork in the road, take it.
I make sure the arms "float" a bit by not having them too tight around the mast. And...yes I do use a grease gun to shoot some lubricant between the arms and the mast. Also whenever I have the tower
Years ago I had professionally made some metal signs about 18" x 18" with a red, white, and blue US Government crest. The text read" US GOVERNMENT LICENSED RADIO TRANSMITTING FACILITY". It worked qui
I will be upgrading my tower and will be using my existing base. This will require drilling the existing concrete base and epoxing in some new bolts. I would be interested in exchanging some emails w
First, thanks to all for their comments and suggestions. Some details omitted from my post: I will be replacing a Wilson MT61 (US TOWER MA550)that has the tilt base fixture with a US Tower HDX589MDPL
My existing tower base is 7'x5'x4.5'. I also WILL NOT raise tower about 75'. -- Tnx es 73 Richard W7ZR www.w7zr.com *WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN?* _______________________________
I want to install an extra rotor shelf in the top section of my HDX-555. This will be for the rotor. The existing shelf will be for a second thrust bearing. Anyone out there ever done this? It looks
Anyone have a good source for a Fulton K2550 hand winch? -- Tnx es 73 Richard W7ZR www.w7zr.com *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer* ________________________________________
Thanks for the ideas...I found a Dutton-Lainson DLB2500A with the same specs at Amazon for $152 shipped so probably will go for that. Next will be to look for a suitable 115V winch to raise and lower
The HDX-555 tower install has been completed. Check the website for a tour of the project. www.w7zr.com -- Tnx es 73 Richard W7ZR www.w7zr.com *Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in p
I wound up getting the Dutton-Lainson DLB-2500A. I have it installed now and the "old" Fulton has been retired. Oh yes, I got the winch from Amazon. -- Tnx es 73 Richard W7ZR www.w7zr.com *Be joyful
I have been looking for a 110v winch for my HDX555 tower. In the past I have used a similar Dutton-Lainson for my MA-550 tower with no problems at all. The unit I am considering is the SA9015AC witho
Take a look at the Dutton-Lainson DLB2500A. I just purchased one from Amazon.com and it was a "snap" to install in the existing holes. -- Tnx es 73 Richard W7ZR www.w7zr.com *Be joyful in hope, patie
Anyone out there using either a Dutton-Lainson or Strongarm winch on their US Tower TX or HDX tower for raising the tower? Would like to exchange some information for my planning. -- Tnx es 73 Richar