[TowerTalk] Raising the Mast w/Antennas

[AA6DX]

Using a come-along to raise the mast through the thrust bearing(s) after the antennas are installed is a problem, as the mast binds as it is pulled slightly to the side as raised.  To overcome that situation, I put a metal pulley upside down into the mast, and connected the cable to the come-along at the opposite side of the tower from the hoist..  .. .. so the mast was pulled more or less straight up....worky worky!

73 --- Mark .. AA6DX   Eureka, FAR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA...