[TowerTalk] Winch Criteria [Was: Winch for LM 354]

[doc]

Grainger has the Fulton KW3000 Worm Gear Winch for $178.50

Is there a reason one might prefer this to the K2550?

The KW3000 has a 51:1 ratio, I suppose making it possible
for my 8 year old daughter to raise and lower the tower,
but no mention of a brake, which I am presuming to be a
must.

WDYT?

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

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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e

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