[TowerTalk] Whats the best free standing Tower for a SteppIR

[Alan NV8A]

On 07/07/07 01:17 pm Steve Robinson wrote:

> I have the 70 foot version of the MA-550 you mentioned. I really like it.
> You will probably want to lower the tower at least half way down when the
> winds are predicted.
> 
> I lowered mine one day in strong winds and the tower broke somehow. It would
> not raise again. US Tower gave me a brand new tower! I had to pay shipping
> and pay for a crane but I was impressed that they stand behind the product.
> I really really like the tower. Make sure you get the remote control for
> lowering and raising. You do not want to hand crank that sucker. I am 53 and
> never liked climbing even when I was young so I am a real happy camper. I am
> a casual contester and DXer so it is perfect for my needs.


I have the HDX-555 and got the powered up/down option -- but not the 
remotely operated one, having accepted the logic of those who warned: 
"You don't want to be moving a tower up and down unless you can see what 
it's doing."

73

Alan NV8A