Would anyone using the US Towers TX-472 with the motorized system let me know if there is an alternative to purchasing the remote control kit from US Towers to raise/lower the tower from the shack? B
I have a remote control Triex LM-470 which work very well and I like very much. Make sure whatever you use has a positive pull down. If for any reason the cables go slack during the lowering process
Also, I have seen six US Towers that have the motor driving a worm drive which in turn drives a chain that drives the cable drum. One of the 89 foot towers came down on me when the chain broke - a $1
The upside of operating the raising/lowering from towerside is watching that feeders and rotor cables don't get caught or pinched. Good luck, Mike Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1
Bear in mind that when you remote control something that you cannot see, you need to have some basic safety precautions in place, like interlocks and position feedback. A friend has a crank up tower
I failed to mention that my tower is fully visible from the very large window in the shack. Many folks have suggested that I rethink the wisdom of controlling a tower sight unseen. And they have a go
One or more cameras with mics will allow you to monitor the tower as it is lowered and rasied. There are a number of B&W and Color cameras available with audio that withstand harsh wx conditions. I b
A good thought Mel - hadn't gotten around to thinking of that option! 73, Joe WD0M At 06:44 PM 11/1/2003, Mel Whitten wrote: One or more cameras with mics will allow you to monitor the tower as it is
Only if you think there is any possibility of that chain breaking. de Paul, W8AEF -- ZF2TA FO8DX FO0PLA 8Q7AA XZ0A -- Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questi