[TowerTalk] UST Raising Fixtures

[Ve6wz_Steve]

Larry:

On my US tower 89 footer, I have a homebrew 210 lb 2el 80/40m Yagi and
an F-12 high band yagi.
My tower goes up and down about 5 times a week since I park the tower
down unless I'm QRV.
The motor drive doesn't seem to notice a thing.

de steve ve6wz. http://www.qsl.net/ve6wz/index.html


> Does anyone have information on the limits/designed use levels of UST 
> raising fixtures??   I would prefer getting this info from 
> UST but its 
> proven to be  impossible.
> I would specifically like input on the TX-455 and its fixture
> 
> They are designed to raise the tower weight----that I 
> know/assume. Everyone installs rotors,cables and masts before 
> they raise the tower. 
> This adds  40 to 100+ pounds [particularly with 22 ft HD masts] right 
> out near the end. I have not heard of failures doing this.
> .
> Is it within the fixtures capabilities to also safely raise a mounted 
> antenna??  If so how heavy----30,40 or 70 lbs???   What is 
> the general 
> practice levels that has proven ok??  I would appreciate any input on 
> specific experience.    larry w6od