[TowerTalk] Hazer question

[WA9ALS - John]

Bob, last spring was my first-ever tower project, with many of the same
concerns as yours.  I put up a 70 ft Glen Martin tower with a Force 12 C31XR
on it, and I'm extremely satisfied with it.  I have many digital photos of
every phase of the project, but I don't have them organized on my web pages
yet.  (Once the project is completed, you lose motivation for keeping the
site up!)

Glen Martin is more expensive, and you have guy wires.  However, it's
stronger because of the guys, and you can find one with about whatever wind
load you might need.  The Hazer is something else - Build the antenna at 6ft
using a stepladder, then crank it up.  Depending on how much weight you put
on it, you might be able to use a 1/2 inch drill to "motorize" the cranking!
Since only the hazer and antenna are involved with the crank-up aspect (as
opposed to the whole tower like traditional crankup towers), there is less
danger and less chance of something going wrong with the system.

I'm at work right now, but I'll be glad to communicate with you as much as
you want regarding this project.  Others on TT have the professional
expertise, but I can give you my first hand experience with just the project
you're considering - if you end up going with the Glen Martin!  BTW, I did
it all myself - hole and everything, including 600 ft feedline and rotor
cable run.  There is one picture of mine on the web site below.  GL
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WA9ALS - John
jfleming@shelbynet.net
http://www.qsl.net/wa9als
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----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Crossland <bcross@bellatlantic.net>
To: towertalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 10:11 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Hazer question


>
> Hello folks,
>
> I've not seen anything on the Glen Martin Engineering aluminum towers
> and their Hazer transit system.  Any opinions?
>
> I have them on the list for consideration of a springtime tower
> project.  FYI, this will be my first ever tower.  I don't/can't climb
> them (get above 20' and you'll get a real close look at my previous
> meal) and therefore need something that brings the antenna down to my
> safe operating level of 6', or lower.
>
> Thanks much for your comments.
>
> Bob, N3IXR
>
>
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