All the politics aside, one of the major reasons Rohn got into this mess is
poor market strategy. When the Cellular/PCS frenzy
came about they steered most manufacturing towards that end of the industry. We
small business tower jocks had a tough time
getting parts, tower sections from Rohn (not R25 or 45). When the cellular
industry started levelling out (most of the buildout
completed), Rohn was saddled with a manufaturing setup that was not geared to
the two way/smaller user.
If you wanted to order 1000 monopoles, you were all set. If your mom and pop
tower company needed a couple of parts, well...
Rohn seemed to have forgotten its roots, and real supporters, and ultimately
and sadly paid the price. I got so fed up,
I started to investigate Pirod, Central Tower, Grasis etc.
I guess putting most of the eggs in one basket really isnt a good idea!
73, and have a safe and happy Chritmas!
Mike KM1R
retired tower jock... and lovin it!
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See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather
Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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