[TowerTalk] Aluma Crank Up Towers

[J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT]

Ray,
I have a 35ft (T-140?) Alumna tower which I use portable off the roof rack
of my truck and it is awesome!
Over the years, I've changed some of the pulley hardware which is REALLY
EASY to do on the Alumna towers.
My radio club has a three section version which I've also used and it is
fine, too!

I really like the no-concrete base, but I've used 8x16 inch patio blocks
packed with sand to make a more solid base that is removable at a later
time.
I've even done this with steel tilt-over towers that use a pivot post.
Just a thought to consider!

Overall, Alumna is highly recommended!

 
Thanks!
Gordon Beattie 
w2ttt at arrl.net
201.314.6964
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Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 11:02 AM
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Aluma Crank Up Towers

Ray:

I haven't owned an Aluma tower, but I did look at the print of their free 
standing base.  It looks amazingly like the EZWay tower free standing base I
had 
back in the early 70's.  I had EZWay's 50 ft two section crankup-foldover 
mounted on the no-concrete, free standing base.  It worked like a charm.  My

backyard was easily accessible so I just had a truck mounted auger come in
and 
drill the hole.  It took about five minutes!  Then a couple buddies and I
put the 
base in and backfilled with sand.  I can vouch that the concept worked fine,

but I don't know about Aluma's execution other than having looked at the
print 
and noting the similarity.

Jim W9TM
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