[TowerTalk] Further on Pull Rope and MA550

[Richard Zalewski]

Update on "Stuck Tower"

I just got home from trip to Oregon and after 14 days I thought I
would try to lower the tower once more.  This time when it was cooler
(95 degrees) instead of 115 degrees.  It came down without a hitch.

I will now tilt it over and remove the SteppIR.  Then figure out how
to get sections apart and inspect pulleys and cables.  If any of you
have restrung a MA550 or Wilson MT61 and have some hints I would
appreciate them.


On 9/1/07, montytaylor <montytaylor at texoma.net> wrote:
> Richard,
>
> As I said, "Been there, done that". Mine was fully extended with a Force12
> C4 on it it.  Just make sure the fold-over cable is new and the winch brake
> works.  I have a manual.  If you want a copy, let me know and I will email
> an attachment to you.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Monty/WB5GLB since 1969
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Zalewski" <dick.w7zr at gmail.com>
> To: "Towertalk" <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 11:24 AM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Further on Pull Rope and MA550
>
>
> > Thanks for all who replied.  I think I have a problem that will
> > require me to tilt over the tower with it extended and the SteppIR on
> > top.  I have the MRB base mount.  Do you think I need to take any
> > extra precautions to tilt the tower over with it extended and antenna
> > still attached?  Of course normally the tower is retracted.  There
> > will be more of a moment out there this way but I don't see any way
> > around short of getting a boom truck first.  I tried to shake the top
> > and it still would not collapse.  It will go up and it goes down to
> > the same point every time.
> >
> > --
> > Tnx es 73
> > Dick W7ZR
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Tnx es 73
Dick W7ZR
www.w7zr.com
I have taken a vow of poverty.
To annoy me send money.