You ever actually laid eyes on the ACME Screw system they use? I have.
I've disassembled and reassembled one in detail. I've watched it in
use, up close.
It is as close to bulletproof as one can get and far superior to cables
for a number of reasons (IMO). I am intimately aware with cable and rod
actuation systems being a former aviation maintenance officer. I'll
take the ACME screw system for this tilt-down only aluminum antenna,
EVERY time. No worries about cable routing and stacking when cranking
down and up, many fewer moving parts, etc, etc.
I can hand assemble the entire system, and if I do it right, I don't
even need a ladder. No crane, no helpers.... Albeit, I love having
"helpers" around. My wife helped me disassemble mine in Pennsylvania
when we picked it up.
I can store or transport it in and 8x12x6 foot box. No LTL truck
services or attendant charges. And it doesn't "rust".
Y'all have an awesome day!
Clay
KY5G
On 10/24/2017 10:01 PM, Wilson Lamb wrote:
Heights is beautiful, but you gotta trust that leadscrew!
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