I'm taking down my 60 foot tower to move to a new house. $1400 to rent a man
lift for the weekend. Ouch. But it beats climbing up and down 100x.
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> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:34:00 -0400
> From: "Wilson Lamb" <infomet@embarqmail.com>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Used 25G
> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
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> Just depends.
> If it's tall and you have to take it down, it's worth nothing more than your
> labor. If you can lower 40' with a rope, that's something else (no
> climbing).
> I just bought 70' in fair condx, some light rust, for $150, about the low
> end.
>
> Like new it could well be $50-60, about half new.
> I've seen a lot go at $30-40.
> Remember, the market for used towers is very small and shrinkiing all the
> time.
> Professional removal is prohibitively expensive, more than the tower is
> worth. I wanted 70' taken down and the prices started at $800. I told the
> owner I'd give $500 for it once on teh ground...never heard more. The
> climbers have you by the short hairs, since all commercial work requires
> certification.
>
> Regulations/insurance seem to have about priced most of us out of
> professional services. You don't want to take a chance on being responsible
> for an uninsured climber's injuries!!
>
> Good luck and be careful.
> Wilson
> W4BOH
>
>
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>> 3. Re: Slightly OT - antenna damage (W3YY)
>> 4. Re: Slightly OT - antenna damage (Bill Winkis)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:50:31 -0400
>> From: K8RI on TT <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Slightly OT - antenna damage
>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
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>> On 6/9/2011 8:22 AM, Larry wrote:
>>> Thanks for all replies - private and on the forum.
>>>
>>> The real thrust of my query was who did people use to assess the damage
>>> to
>>> satisfy the insurance company. Most adjusters will not have a clue. A
>>> local
>>> tower installer may be the best answer yet if I can find one. The best
>>> the
>>> insurance company could suggest was an electrician.
>>>
>>> I did point the insurance company to websites that had the various
>>> damaged
>>> antennas listed yesterday.
>>>
>> What I did when I lost an antenna due to wind damage, was to give them
>> photos, and a receipt for the original cost and what they were selling
>> for new. The adjuster was satisfied and paid the replacement cost.
>>> I normally do the tower work myself with my son. The insurance company is
>>> OK
>>> with me doing the work but obviously would not pay for me or my son for
>>> the
>>> work.
>>
>> Why not? When I received the check it included standard pay at close to
>> $50 per hour back then. It wouldn't hurt to include the hours it takes
>> to do the repair or replacement. It all depends on the insurance
>> company. As you don't do antenna work for others with pay, you might
>> need to get an estimate from a tower climber.
>>
>> Look around for professional outfits that do that kind of work and tell
>> them you need an estimate. They'll charge for it, so ask how much it'd
>> cost for an estimate for your insurance company.
>>
>> Gene has some good suggestions.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Roger (K8RI)
>>
>>
>>> This will be interesting as the top antenna (a 2 element 40M yagi) has
>>> the half elements from one side over the top of the half elements on the
>>> other side making it unbalanced. The KT36XA has several elements that are
>>> now swept like jet wings. The rotator appears to be a goner.
>>> Surprisingly,
>>> the tower (100 foot Rohn 45G) seems to untouched.
>>>
>>> 73, Larry W6NWS
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Gene Fuller"<w2lu@rochester.rr.com>
>>> To: "Larry"<w6nws@arrl.net>
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 1:40 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Slightly OT - antenna damage
>>>
>>>
>>>> hi Larry -
>>>>
>>>> Sorry to har about you problem. Ten ore fiftteen years ago I lost a
>>>> tower
>>>> and a bif home made 40-10 "yagii" in an ice storm. Myinsurance accepted
>>>> a
>>>> written estimate from a local tower manufacurer and installer and a copy
>>>> of an add (with price) for a very roughly equal LP. Although it seemed
>>>> like a lot of money to me,I think it was sort of small stuff to them
>>>> considering all of the claims they were handling. At any rate I felt
>>>> they
>>>> handeled me very well. nb I then built a 10-40 LP which I love!
>>>>
>>>> Good Luck es 73's,
>>>>
>>>> Gene / W2LU
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Larry"<lknain@nc.rr.com>
>>>> To:<towertalk@contesting.com>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 7:41 PM
>>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Slightly OT - antenna damage
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> While I was in Asia a tornado came through the yard and damaged three
>>>>> antennas - two of the three antennas on the tower and one ground
>>>>> mounted.
>>>>> My insurance company isn't exactly sure how to figure the damage and
>>>>> thought maybe an electrician could look at the antennas. I am sure some
>>>>> readers have been through this kind of thing and I was wondering how it
>>>>> was handled. by their insurance company. Let's not clutter the forum
>>>>> with
>>>>> replies but if you have experience and you are willing to share your
>>>>> experience I would appreciate an off-forum note to w6nws [at] arrl.net.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> 73, Larry W6NWS
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:37:52 -0500
>> From: "Dick Hanson" <dick@dkhanson.com>
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] used, good condx 25G sections
>> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>> Message-ID: <001101cc26e5$1c05a500$5410ef00$@com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> What is current range of pricing on the above?
>> I'm trying to buy some locally.
>> Thanks.
>> 73
>> Dick, K5AND
>> Austin, TX
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 21:20:06 -0000
>> From: "W3YY" <w3yy@cox.net>
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Slightly OT - antenna damage
>> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>> Message-ID: <5FFD6269346547ABA71FDA4F437DCEC4@rtp1>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Good advice from Dave.
>>
>> And, sometimes you don't even have to fight with the adjuster. They may
>> just accept the professional estimate and send you a check. It's happened
>> to me on several occasions.
>>
>> GL.
>>
>> 73, Bob - W3YY
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of David Robbins
>> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 5:24 PM
>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Slightly OT - antenna damage
>>
>>
>> i have been through this a couple times now. the process usually goes
>> like
>> this:
>>
>> 1. get a pro like k7lxc or kc1xx to write up an estimate that includes
>> EVERYTHING, travel time for crew, removal of broken antennas, the new
>> antennas, feedlines, assembly, installation, etc, etc.
>>
>> 2. the insurance adjuster reviews the estimate and declares it too big,
>> they
>> go to anyone they can find in your area that has 'antenna' in their
>> business
>> name and gets a lowball estimate based on installation of a tv antenna or
>> business band vertical.
>>
>> 3. you get the name of the other guy, call them up, get them to admit they
>> have never seen a tower like yours and have no idea what they are doing.
>>
>> 4. you go back to the adjuster and tell them the other guy isn't qualified
>> to touch your tower. now here you have a decision to make.... if you are
>> actually going to do the work yourself you can offer to cut the expense by
>> about 50% off the estimate, which will make the adjuster feel like they
>> won,
>> take the cash and buy some better antennas and put them up yourself. OR
>> you
>> can hold out for the pro to come and actually do the work. I have gone
>> both
>> ways and it comes out about even one way or the other.
>>
>> remember, removal of damaged antennas is NOT something to be taken
>> lightly... especially if there is any hint of damage to the tower itself.
>> if the antennas are unbalanced or in a condition where they may break
>> during
>> removal it is definately a job for a pro.
>>
>>
>> Jun 9, 2011 01:00:05 PM, K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 6/9/2011 5:23:06 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>> towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
>>
>>> While I was in Asia a tornado came through the yard and damaged three
>> antennas - two of the three antennas on the tower and one ground mounted.
>> My
>> insurance company isn't exactly sure how to figure the damage and thought
>> maybe an electrician could look at the antennas. I am sure some readers
>> have
>> been through this kind of thing and I was wondering how it was handled.
>> by their insurance company. Let's not clutter the forum with replies but
>> if
>> you have experience and you are willing to share your experience I would
>> appreciate an off-forum note to w6nws [at] arrl.net.
>>
>>
>> My condolences on your damage.
>>
>> I do insurance estimates and have done several dozen over the years.
>> Electricians don't know anything about this kind of thing and neither does
>> your insurance agent.
>>
>> Your insurance company wants a professional estimate because they want the
>> work to be done by professionals. If you send me photos of your damage, I
>> can give you an estimate. I charge $100 for my time to prepare it.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Steve K7LXC
>> TOWER TECH -
>> Professional tower services for amateurs
>> Cell: 206-890-4188
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>>
>>
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 17:49:56 -0400
>> From: "Bill Winkis" <kc4pe@mindspring.com>
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Slightly OT - antenna damage
>> To: "'K8RI on TT'" <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>,
>> <towertalk@contesting.com>
>> Message-ID: <003601cc26ef$2ce16530$86a42f90$@com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>>
>> AQ little Foresight is always very good..
>>
>> Consider making a video inventory of all internal and external equipment,
>> complete with narration. Then you can pull frames into stills as a
>> before/after presentation. In your still photo's you can superimpose
>> current
>> pricing.
>>
>> ie:, black arrow=Steppir antenna, cost $ XXXXXX, ........ red
>> arrow=Tailtwister rotator, cost $xxxxx...........Green arrow 1/2 Times
>> Hardline, 324 feet @ $xxxxxxx, etc
>>
>> Also I gave my son a copy of the complete DVD so if the house burnt down
>> how
>> would you identify and justify a Alpha 9500 and its cost...????
>>
>> Burn down you say?....Lightning hit one of our neighbors and when they got
>> home from church that Sunday, No More House!!!!!
>>
>> If you go to my "Shack Web Site" and study the pictures its evident that
>> the
>> way they were taken it will be easy to justify the equipments existence,
>> and also prove there was a accepted ground system.
>>
>> http://www.kc4pe.com/amateurshack.htm
>>
>> -Bill - KC4PE
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K8RI on TT
>> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 3:51 PM
>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Slightly OT - antenna damage
>>
>> On 6/9/2011 8:22 AM, Larry wrote:
>>> Thanks for all replies - private and on the forum.
>>>
>>> The real thrust of my query was who did people use to assess the damage
>>> to
>>> satisfy the insurance company. Most adjusters will not have a clue. A
>> local
>>> tower installer may be the best answer yet if I can find one. The best
>>> the
>>> insurance company could suggest was an electrician.
>>>
>>> I did point the insurance company to websites that had the various
>>> damaged
>>> antennas listed yesterday.
>>>
>> What I did when I lost an antenna due to wind damage, was to give them
>> photos, and a receipt for the original cost and what they were selling
>> for new. The adjuster was satisfied and paid the replacement cost.
>>> I normally do the tower work myself with my son. The insurance company is
>> OK
>>> with me doing the work but obviously would not pay for me or my son for
>> the
>>> work.
>>
>> Why not? When I received the check it included standard pay at close to
>> $50 per hour back then. It wouldn't hurt to include the hours it takes
>> to do the repair or replacement. It all depends on the insurance
>> company. As you don't do antenna work for others with pay, you might
>> need to get an estimate from a tower climber.
>>
>> Look around for professional outfits that do that kind of work and tell
>> them you need an estimate. They'll charge for it, so ask how much it'd
>> cost for an estimate for your insurance company.
>>
>> Gene has some good suggestions.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Roger (K8RI)
>>
>>
>>> This will be interesting as the top antenna (a 2 element 40M yagi) has
>>> the half elements from one side over the top of the half elements on the
>>> other side making it unbalanced. The KT36XA has several elements that are
>>> now swept like jet wings. The rotator appears to be a goner.
>>> Surprisingly,
>>> the tower (100 foot Rohn 45G) seems to untouched.
>>>
>>> 73, Larry W6NWS
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Gene Fuller"<w2lu@rochester.rr.com>
>>> To: "Larry"<w6nws@arrl.net>
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 1:40 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Slightly OT - antenna damage
>>>
>>>
>>>> hi Larry -
>>>>
>>>> Sorry to har about you problem. Ten ore fiftteen years ago I lost a
>>>> tower
>>>> and a bif home made 40-10 "yagii" in an ice storm. Myinsurance accepted
>>>> a
>>>> written estimate from a local tower manufacurer and installer and a copy
>>>> of an add (with price) for a very roughly equal LP. Although it seemed
>>>> like a lot of money to me,I think it was sort of small stuff to them
>>>> considering all of the claims they were handling. At any rate I felt
>>>> they
>>>> handeled me very well. nb I then built a 10-40 LP which I love!
>>>>
>>>> Good Luck es 73's,
>>>>
>>>> Gene / W2LU
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Larry"<lknain@nc.rr.com>
>>>> To:<towertalk@contesting.com>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 7:41 PM
>>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Slightly OT - antenna damage
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> While I was in Asia a tornado came through the yard and damaged three
>>>>> antennas - two of the three antennas on the tower and one ground
>> mounted.
>>>>> My insurance company isn't exactly sure how to figure the damage and
>>>>> thought maybe an electrician could look at the antennas. I am sure some
>>>>> readers have been through this kind of thing and I was wondering how it
>>>>> was handled. by their insurance company. Let's not clutter the forum
>> with
>>>>> replies but if you have experience and you are willing to share your
>>>>> experience I would appreciate an off-forum note to w6nws [at] arrl.net.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> 73, Larry W6NWS
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:04:16 -0700
> From: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Used 25G
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <4DF278C0.90209@audiosystemsgroup.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
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> On 6/10/2011 12:34 PM, Wilson Lamb wrote:
>> Remember, the market for used towers is very small and shrinkiing all the
>> time.
>
> Not here in No Cal -- Rohn 25 sections are pretty hard to find, because
> lots of guys are building towers. Two years ago, it took me four months
> to accumulate four sections nearby. This spring, I was able to find
> only three sections. Luckily I was also able to find five sections of
> Rohn 35, and that's what I'm using, holding the three Rohn 25 sections
> in reserve for the next project.
>
> When considering price, remember that it costs money to ship new
> sections, so good used sections on the ground are a bargain. On the
> other hand, remember that you'll likely need to buy rated bolts to
> couple the sections together, and you may need to do some reconditioning
> of the surface to prevent rust.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:37:22 -0400
> From: krishna kanakasapapathi <kkanakas@cisco.com>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] C4S-XL assembly/tuning tips
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <4DF399C2.2060900@cisco.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Hello all,
> My primary day-to-day use antenna is a 20-6m 3Ele steppir @ 50ft.
>
> I am contemplating on a second antenna at 72 feet for the telescoping tower.
> Main goal is for a 2ele 40m. However, having coverage on other
> bands is a plus(backup to the primary antenna).
>
> I have a C4S-XL (23ft boom,C3S + 2 linear loaded 40m elements) and
> am thinking of installing it perhaps.
>
> The tower is in a tight spot due to the presence of trees around. Hence
> cannot
> raise the tower with the yagi installed on the ground. Tuning of the 40m
> will
> need to happen while on the roof. So, any sage advice on how to go about
> getting the antenna tuned will help a lot. Tnx for reading.
>
> 73s
> krish
> w4vku
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:51:09 +0100
> From: "John Lemay" <john@carltonhouse.eclipse.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Damaged Cushcraft
> To: "'Adam Shirley WJ4X'" <wj4x@amsat.org>, <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <A41A9C0C55B94340B45E500E33AABE1A@G4ZTR>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I emailed Cushcraft a polite enquiry on Monday about spare parts. I'm still
> waiting a reply. Can't say I'm surprised but it was worth a try. Customer
> service - humbug !
>
> G4ZTR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Adam Shirley WJ4X
> Sent: 06 June 2011 12:00
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Damaged Cushcraft
>
> I called and ordered trap caps from Cushcraft and had not a problem.
>
> I'd check DX Engineering though... order something better than he
> started out with.
>
> 73!
> -Adam
>
>
>
> On 6/6/2011 6:53 AM, John Lemay wrote:
>> Hello all
>>
>> A friend of mine had an accident with his tilt-over tower and damaged his
>> Cushcraft MA5B. He's asked me to look at making some repairs.
>>
>> I can straighten or replace the aluminium parts where necessary, but
> looking
>> over the various fittings I have noticed that some of the stainless U
> bolts
>> have nuts which have seized. This will make it difficult to put back
>> together correctly.
>>
>> I'd like to replace like for like which means importing some stainless U
>> bolts with the correct threads, like 1/4-20 and 5/16-18. Some of the U
> bolts
>> have long legs because they pass round the boom and through the elements.
>>
>> I'm seeking suggestions for sources of these U bolts please ?
>>
>> Has anyone had success in obtaining spares from Cushcraft (MFJ) ?
>>
>> Many thanks
>>
>> John G4ZTR
>>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:25:45 -0400
> From: Adam Shirley WJ4X <wj4x@amsat.org>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Damaged Cushcraft
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <4DF3A519.9090902@amsat.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Try this:
>
> http://www.mfjenterprises.com/help.php
>
> Hopefully they will get back to you. I know being a G4 makes calling
> difficult.
>
> 73!
> -Adam
>
> On 6/11/2011 12:51 PM, John Lemay wrote:
>> I emailed Cushcraft a polite enquiry on Monday about spare parts. I'm still
>> waiting a reply. Can't say I'm surprised but it was worth a try. Customer
>> service - humbug !
>>
>> G4ZTR
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Adam Shirley WJ4X
>> Sent: 06 June 2011 12:00
>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Damaged Cushcraft
>>
>> I called and ordered trap caps from Cushcraft and had not a problem.
>>
>> I'd check DX Engineering though... order something better than he
>> started out with.
>>
>> 73!
>> -Adam
>>
>>
>>
>> On 6/6/2011 6:53 AM, John Lemay wrote:
>>> Hello all
>>>
>>> A friend of mine had an accident with his tilt-over tower and damaged his
>>> Cushcraft MA5B. He's asked me to look at making some repairs.
>>>
>>> I can straighten or replace the aluminium parts where necessary, but
>> looking
>>> over the various fittings I have noticed that some of the stainless U
>> bolts
>>> have nuts which have seized. This will make it difficult to put back
>>> together correctly.
>>>
>>> I'd like to replace like for like which means importing some stainless U
>>> bolts with the correct threads, like 1/4-20 and 5/16-18. Some of the U
>> bolts
>>> have long legs because they pass round the boom and through the elements.
>>>
>>> I'm seeking suggestions for sources of these U bolts please ?
>>>
>>> Has anyone had success in obtaining spares from Cushcraft (MFJ) ?
>>>
>>> Many thanks
>>>
>>> John G4ZTR
>>>
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