In a message dated 98-12-10 22:07:13 EST, jvilardo@voicenet.com writes:
> Has any one had any sucess at installing there own electric lift
> mechanism for the MA550?
> US Tower wants almost $1000 for their MD75 motor drive, seems a bit
> heavy and I was looking for a lower cost alternative. To keep peace in
> the family and neighborhood I need to lower the antenna during the day
> and hand cranking the MA550 is not exactly a chore I look forward to on
> a daily basis.
If you value your time at zero dollars and are a qualified engineer
that can safety merge a motor, drive, drum, etc. for this application - go
head on, you might save a couple of bucks.
Otherwise, observing the LXC Prime Directive ("DO what the manufacturer
says") is mandatory. Penny wise, pound foolish, etc.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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