All of this communication about a broken cable on a crank-up tower has me
thinking (and worrying) about mine. I would appreciate hearing any particulars
from folks who have experienced a failed cable: how old was the cable, how
recently inspected, did the tower fall, damage, injuries, etc. thanks de frank
AA0GG
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Subject: Re: MT-61 TUBULAR TOWER
Author: John Papay <k8yse@en.com> at internet
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Date: 9/30/96 8:11 AM
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At 12:25 PM 9/29/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi All! I have a problem and am desperately seeking help. I am posting
>this to different groups in hopes of finding a solution.
>
>I have a "Wilson Electronics Corporation" MT-61 Tubular Crank-up Tower.
>The cable used for cranking up the tower SNAPPED! I telephoned U.S.
>Tower, who through a buyout, ouns the rights for information on
>re-stringing the cable. Their reply was, "you didn't buy it from
>us......sorry, we can't help you." I couldn't hardly believe it!!
>
>Does anyone have a diagram with instructions on how to re-cable a Wilson
>MT-61 crank-up tubular tower? I will pay for ANY copying and shipping
>costs!!! PLEASE.....Any help is greatly appreciated!!
>
>Signed............
>Stuck At 25 Feet!
>
>
>Randall L. Phelps KD8JN
>1226 Delverne Ave SW
>Canton, Ohio 44710-1306
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