I have heard that people have used a large electric drill to turn the handle
shaft on hand winches. Sounds like it would work ok and it would be easily
removable by loosening the chuck. 73, Dan, N5AR
Joseph A Vilardo wrote:
> Hello
>
> Thanks everyone for your advise. I am going to take Randys and Tonys
> recommendation and buy the motor assembly from US Tower. Less trouble than
> trying to adapt a "maybe" solution that could be dangerous.
>
> Joe
>
> Joseph A Vilardo wrote:
>
> > 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.
> >
> > Joe
> > K3JV
> >
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