The Tower Jack was originally introduced to the market by Kenny Gill, ( real
last name Guilliot), a friend of mine and a Ham in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He
was also a studio musician for former governor Jimmie Davis who made numerous
religious music albums and a few Country records. Kenny also operated WKG, a
school for people who wanted to work in the broadcasting field. Several years
ago, Kenny retired from his businesses in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and moved to
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. He continued to produce and sell the Tower Jack and the
last time I saw it sold was at the Huntsville, Ala. Hamfest. Kenny was not
there and a young man was representing Tower Jack at the Hamfest.
Kenny Gill fell into bad health and returned to Baton Rouge where he spent some
time in a Nursing Home. Kenny died within the last two or three years.
I knew Kenny as a friend, and a fellow Ham whose interest was mostly in ATV. I
suppose the Tower Jack stopped being marketed as Kenny's health began failing.
I have no idea if it was later marketed by anyone else. Hope this sheds a
little light. 73, John, K5PGW
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From: Hector Garcia XE2K <j_hector_garcia@sbcglobal.net>
To: Michael Fox - N6MEF <n6mef@mefox.org>; "towertalk@contesting.com"
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Jack?
Michael
I did the same a few days ago, looking for the original Tower Jack and no
the original web page or champion radio show it for sale
also made a fast search on Ebay and found this copy or who
know http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rohn-type-tower-install-removal-tool-leg-alignment-jack-heavy-duty-radio-ham-/271216494401?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Antennas&hash=item3f25c34741
Steve maybe can provide a light in this question of the Tower Jack
J.Hector Garcia XE2K / AD6D
Mexicali B.C DM22fp / Heber CA
P.O.Box 73
El Centro CA 92244-0073
http://xe2k.net
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From: Michael Fox - N6MEF <n6mef@mefox.org>
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 8:53 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower Jack?
I'm trying to find Tower Jack and the Leg Aligner tool. I don't see either
on the Champion website and all other links I can find are dead. What
happened? If they're gone, is there something equivalent?
Thanks,
Michael
N6MEF
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