[TowerTalk] Winch for LM 354

[doc]

Any thoughts about this FULTON K2550 winch with a Rohn 45 tiltover?

doc

k2qmf at juno.com wrote:
> Hi Lou,
> 
> The winch that comes with the LM-354 is too small
> to do a good job.  It is also very hard to turn.
> 
> Get a FULTON K2550 Winch.  Approx. $175.00 New.
> It will mount in the same holes and will be much easier
> to crank.  You may have to put the handle from the old
> winch on the new K2550.  It is bent to fit past the tower leg.
> 
> 73,  Ted  K2QMF
> 
> On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 21:15:15 -0400 N2TU <n2tu at optonline.net> writes:
> 
>>All,
>>
>>I just put up a used LM354...and tried the manual winch...and it is 
>>a real chore!
>>
>>Anyone have any suggestions on motorizing this specific tower....? 
>>should I go with the rather expensive OEM..or is the something else 
>>that will SAFELY suffice?
>>
>>I've seen a number of 12 car winches used in the past...does anyone 
>>have a good make/model...
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Lou N2TU
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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e

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