[TowerTalk] Tri-Ex tower

[WK6F]

I've been out of the tower business for a long time (1970s), but the 
Tri-Ex HZN series was an early self supporting model.  It was readily 
recognizable since it had full "X" bracing made of flat steel instead of 
the "W" bracing made with steel rod used in the later W and LM series.  
The usual configuration was 20 foot sections, with 3 foot overlaps.  So 
4 sections was 71 feet, 5 sections was 88 feet.  The LM  and W series 
increased the overlaps a little so you only got 51, 70, 86, etc.  I 
don't remember a 6 section HZN, but there could have been a special 
made.  There were also the HZX models, which used oversized (wider) 
sections, with some models also having solid uprights in the lower 
sections with the X bracing.

Hope that helps.

Ken WK6F

Paul Playford wrote:

>You may have a DX-100 tower.
>
>Specifications - Tower Height: Extended -101'5".  Nested - 27'6"
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>Weight: 2,900 lbs.
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>In the description I note that "Galvanized aircraft hoisting cables (1/4"
>diameter) on all three faces of each section" may help you identify it.  It
>also is equipped with a positive pull down cable, as is the LM series.
>
>The bottom section cross section detail shows 35 3/16" across the face to
>the outsides of each leg and the top section is 13 7/8"
>
>My 1995 price list shows the LM-470E motorized at $3,250, the DX-86 at
>$10,600 and the DX-100 at $15,500.
>
>de Paul, W8AEF
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>From: "Dan Bookwalter" <n8dcj at yahoo.com>
>To: <Towertalk at contesting.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 2:41 PM
>Subject: [TowerTalk] Tri-Ex tower
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>>Hello All
>>
>>i am wondering if anyone has any idea what a Tri-Ex
>>96ft crankup may be worth...
>>
>>the only model number i have been able to find is
>>HZ-588-N which seems like it should be a 88 footer,
>>but the tower is definatly 96 or so feet so maybe the
>>number is HZ-596-N. it has a motor drive , newer cable
>>and is in very good shape....
>>
>>anyone have any ideas ??
>>
>>thanks
>>
>>Dan N8DCJ
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