[Fourlanders] Checking interest in items for sale

[Tom McElroy]

I'm interested in the 100% AB-621, Shane.  Can you send some pictures?

Regards,
Tom McElroy
KI4WOU

On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Shane Autrey KI4M <iam4thapack at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Good morning to everyone. I hope that everyone is doing well.
>
> On that note I MAY be selling my AB-621 antenna masts
> that I have. One is 100% complete and the other is 95% complete. The
> one that is 95% complete does not have the long drive in anchors. There
> are some short ones that are intended for rocky/hard soil that work
> just fine. Those are the ones included with the mast that I bought from
> Larry AF4HX. If you have seen this mast in operation at field day, VHF
> contests etc, then you are familiar with it.
>
> Both masts are in very good condition and have all the guys, top piece,
> launcher, winch etc included.
>
>
> These
> masts are quite a bit more robust than the AB-577 mast. The theory of
> operation is the same but the AB-621 uses
> 6" diameter tubes v/s 5" on the AB-577. The wind load capacity is far
> superior as well. These masts were intended to hold a 3'-4' microwave
> dish (150 lbs of weight) at 50' in 100 MPH winds so they will easily
> handle a tri-band yagi etc.
>
> I would like to keep these local to
> the area hence my offer here first. I do not want these to
> go outside the area because they are exceedingly rare and hard to find
> much less 2 of them. I will split these up if you do not want both of
> them. They are ideal for emergency field operations, field day, or use
> around the house. They are versatile and can be moved by 2 to 3 men. I
> have 1 complete manual that I can include with the complete unit. I can
> also provide some help with how to install the mast if you need any
> guidance.
>
> Just let me know if anyone is interested, if you want
> one or both, and we can get together on a price. I just want these to
> stay local so I ask if you purchase these and do not want them later to
> please sell them local again.
>
> The reason for the sell is I hope to take delivery of an AB-1309 tower
> trailer sometime in the
> next few weeks thus eliminating my need for these masts anymore. One is
> currently set up and in operation at my home QTH if you would desire to
> see it in action. The AB-1309 is quite a neat unit you should check
> them out on a Google search. I must go on the record ahead of time the
> AB-1309 will not be for sale upon arrival so don't ask hihi!
>
> Thanks for looking/reading and best 73
>
> Shane KI4M
>
>
>
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