Clay:
On May 12 in a 65+ mph wind my telescoping tower and beams returned to the
earth.
After gathering the data to make an insurance claim I have been looking at
options for a replacement tower. My original tower was an aluminum one and I
am contemplating switching to steel.
I note from your email to Towertalk that you acquired a used HDX572 about
two years ago. I wonder if you would be comfortable allowing me to ask you
some questions about your experiences with that tower.
73, Tod Olson, K0TO
> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 8:22 AM
> To: TowerTalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] HDX 572MDPL
>
> Two years ago I bought an HDX572 about 350 miles from where I
> live. For transport I used a boat trailer. I bolted
> together a framework out of 4x4s and a 6x6 (down the center
> of the trailer to level it out) to create a flat platform for
> the tower to sit on. When I arrived to pick it up, the
> previous owner had a crane there (he was taking down several
> towers). The crane set the tower down on the boat trailer
> and I towed it home. Once home, I had a tow truck lift it
> off. The tow truck picked the tower straight up and I drove
> the trailer away. He then set the tower down. It was almost
> too easy. BTW, the boat trailer was designed for an 18' boat
> that weighs about 2500 lbs, so it was both long enough and
> stout enough to handle the weight of the tower.
>
> 73,
> Clay W7CE
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