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Rohn/Tower sources in NW USA (Summary-long)

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Subject: Rohn/Tower sources in NW USA (Summary-long)
From: steve.m.zettel@internet.nps.usace.army.mil (steve.m.zettel@internet.nps.usace.army.mil)
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 96 03:45:20 PST
     There was a fair amount of interest in a summary of the 
     information I received from my query about Rohn and tower supplies 
     sources in the NW US. Here is what I received:
     
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     I got 6 45G sections, a 45AG4 top section, an SB45G base section, 
     and misc. brackets/hardware/guy anchors from National Tower last 
     year and the freight was <$200.  I thought this was quite 
     reasonable, especially considering the unit prices from the locals 
     here in EPA/NJ.
     
     The freight charge is essentially an "X + (N*Y)" equation where X 
     is rather large, N is some quantity relationship, and Y is rather 
     small.  Given this, freight for 10 parts is only mildly higher 
     than the charge for one.  It's god-awful expensive to order a 
     single section from National (or Texas et al) but the quantity 
     shipping charges get very acceptable on big orders.
     Think about it, the driver gets paid the same and uses roughly the 
     same amount of fuel whether he carries one or 50 sections.
     
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     give Northwest Communications Distributors a call.  They are 
     located in Boise, ID.  I have not bought from them personally, but 
     they claim 
     to carry the full Rohn line.  They just recently delivered some 
     sections of Rohn 45 for a tower here at work. Their number is 
     1-800-333-7409, 
     ask for Patty or Rick.  I hope this helps!
     
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     Call Stan Griffiths, W7NI at (503) 649-0837
     
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     I have found THE BEST place for Rohn tower and accessories is S&S 
     Electronics in Fargo, N.D.  They have THE LOWEST prices anywhere, 
     better than Texas Towers, Burghardts, etc.  They also help find 
     the least expensive way to ship.
     
     I don't have their phone number, but they are listed.  They do 
     have an 800 number.  Ask for Kirk.  He is the tower "expert". Hope 
     this helps!
     
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     I suggest you order from Steve Morris, K7LXC in Snohomish 
     Washington, I believe his address is  upthetower@aol.com
     
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     call stan w7ni at 503-649-0837 he is a rohn dealer in the pdx area
     
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     ... I've purchased Rohn stuff from Ross Distributing in Preston, 
     ID ... Ross is at (208)852-0830.  He usually drop-ships from the 
     Rohn warehouse in Reno.  Also, there is a rep in Boise who is a 
     Rohn dealer ... don't have phone number right now, BUT call Russ 
     Elsworth (WA6CWB) at (800)365-1272 (FINE folks! ... Carolyn will 
     most likely answer) and he can tell you the name/number.
     
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     Steve , Stan is the only one I know of  other than K7LXC.
     
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     There you have it. Many thanks to all who replied (I think I was 
     able to thank you all individually; if I missed someone it was 
     purely unintentional). I have corresponded with both Stan 
     Griffiths and Steve Morris, and as the subscribers to the contest 
     and tower reflectors know, they are both extremely helpful and 
     really nice guys. I haven't gotten too far calling down the list 
     of leads -- as luck would have it my question turned up the big 
     pieces (8 sections of 45G) as part of an estate settlement, with 
     delivery to my house at a very reasonable cost. I may get this 
     tower done before the new year!
     
     Thanks again and 73,
     
     Steve Zettel  KJ7CH                        kj7ch@libby.org
     
     


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