In a message dated 3/15/02 5:45:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
w7ni@easystreet.com writes:
> I've seen several original Tristao crank-ups that were
> installed
> > by Lou himself with the original cables and they're in fine shape
> considering
> > their age.
>
> Well, it appears the perhaps Tristao and TriEx had some differing ideas on
> that subject . . . since TriEx offered several ways to relieve cable
tension
> on a cranked up tower. I am not sure about Tristao. I guess I will have
to
> search my archives and see if I have some old Tristao catalogs somehwere .
.
Actually all of the crank-ups that came out of the central valley in
California were designed by Lou Tristao, KG6VY, SK. The old Tristao company
became Tri-Ex (Tristao Expanding Towers) and US Towers was started by Lou as
well. He must've incorporated some design refinements as he went along.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
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