[SEDXC] Tower Question

[Jeff Carter]

Hey Keith,

I tried that, there was a guy named Karl who said it was too old for them to 
support and that he has nothing at all in the company archives on it but the 
model number.

Therefore, I'm back on hoping somebody knows this tower or has some drawings.  
I've spoken to some other folks in California who have worked with these but 
they don't have any info left, either.

Jeff/KD4RBG

On Monday 25 June 2007 17:27, Keith LaBorde - K4KAL wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> The best info for this tower is from the manufacturer.
> I have a Triex W-51 that's 20 years old, and it works well.
>
> Here is a link where I think you can find some information on your tower.
> They are very good on parts too.
> I have replaced all my cables and winch as of late.
>
> http://tashtowers.com/
>
> 73,
> Keith, K4KAL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Carter" <sedxc at hidden-valley.com>
> To: <SEDXC at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 5:14 PM
> Subject: [SEDXC] Tower Question
>
> > Hello again all:
> >
> > One of the recurring themes of ARS lore is that it's incredibly important
> > to
> > spend your effort/time/money in your antenna system rather than anywhere
> > else.  If you're interested in DX, the antenna system is the way to go,
> > according to the literature.
> >
> > To this end, I want a good antenna system.  I've hit a logjam, though,
> > because
> > although I've been able to get the pieces to the puzzle, I can't quite
> > settle
> > on how to proceed.
> >
> > What I have so far:
> >
> > A Tri-Ex 71' Crank Up Tower
> >
> > http://168.28.186.6/techshop/cfp/tower/tower.htm
> >
> > A Cushcraft A4S
> >
> > (no pix, but I've ordered the rebuild kit from Cushcraft)
> >
> > No rotor/thrust bearing/whatever yet
> >
> > There are a dozen sites that lovingly detail the installation of a tower,
> > but
> > while they are all similar they are all different, too.  My tower, as you
> > can
> > see from the pictures, is older and is thus no longer supported by
> > engineering drawings.  The closest thing seems to be the LM-470, but the
> > detail in the engineering drawings for the base isn't really clear to me.
> >
> > Is there a site I've missed that has good newbie tower base information?
> > The
> > only time I ever did concrete was putting up 12' satellite dishes...this
> > is a
> > quantum leap, and I'm very aware that once I've poured 4 yds of concrete,
> > it's forever.
> >
> > I'd be particularly interested in the experiences of anyone who has put
> > up a
> > similar tower.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Jeff/KD4RBG
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