On 7/14/2011 11:09 PM, Al Kozakiewicz wrote:
> Straying somewhat afield from the original topic...
>
> G0EVY has a full size 2 element 80m beam (think about that for a minute). I
> forget what he said it weighs, but somewhere north of 3000#.
I think he's fed it a bit as IIRC it's now 2L on 160, 3 or 4 on 75
(reversable) and 5 or so on 40. I'd have to go out to the shop and check
the log to be sure. He's on 7.160-7.175 give or take around
0700-0800Z quite often ragchewing. Then working a few stateside
stations. Sounds like a local except for the accent. I've only talked
to him on 40.
I think he said he picked up the crane/lift/hoist/whatever surplus.
>
> He bought a used truck mounted crane with a 150' boom that the antenna is
> suspended from. If you look at his property on Google Earth, it's VERY
> visible from the satellite picture.
A search on his call and followed by antenna will bring up quite a few
photos. You'll know you have the right ones when you see the yellow
boom truck. <:-))
Some one asked him what he used for a rotator and he replied it was
something like a 140HP diesel or the name of the truck builder.
73
Roger (K8RI)
>
> Al
> AB2ZY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Grant Saviers
> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:27 PM
> To: Máximo EA1DDO_HK1H
> Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Self-supported tower designs
>
> A used boom lift might be a good alternative to building a tower. I've been
> tracking the used market and they go for $10k to $15k, used in good condition
> for 50-60 footers. (About the installed cost for a 72' crank
> up) Generally, they can handle 500# loads at full extension at 45 degrees,
> some are even rated 1000#. So, my educated guess is a pretty big tribander
> straight up is no sweat on a few feet of mast. Of course, it's pretty easy
> to work on the antenna and bring it down for a storm or hurricane.
>
> Think of the power of the built in rotator! And they are a lot of fun to
> run, put antennas in trees, fix your roof, paint the house, etc.
>
> Might also be an answer for hams with tower restrictions - :-) :-) :-)
>
> Wherever there is multistory construction there are a lot of them.
> Several on ebay and craigslist most all the time.
>
> Grant
> KZ1W
>
> On 7/14/2011 12:38 PM, Máximo EA1DDO_HK1H wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am thinking to build a self-supported tower for my HK1H´s station.
>> The tower could be around 25 meters high. Four sides Thinking in
>> something like this;
>>
>> http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_umpsa6tUB2I/SoPi1PjpbtI/AAAAAAAAABk/9DQ2BrH3
>> jek/S660/PANORAMICA.JPG
>>
>> or this one;
>>
>> http://farm1.static.flickr.com/98/383631062_89cc03d2f0.jpg
>>
>> What I need is a design layout to know what size pipes to use.
>> Anyone knows where can I found them?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> 73, Maximo - EA1DDO& HK1H
>>
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