[TowerTalk] HDX 572MDPL

[Tod -MN]

Clay:

On May 12 in a 65+ mph wind my telescoping tower and beams returned to the
earth. 

After gathering the data to make an insurance claim I have been looking at
options for a replacement tower. My original tower was an aluminum one and I
am contemplating switching to steel.

I note from your email to Towertalk that you acquired a used HDX572 about
two years ago. I wonder if you would be comfortable allowing me to ask you
some questions about your experiences with that tower.


73, Tod Olson, K0TO



> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 8:22 AM
> To: TowerTalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] HDX 572MDPL
> 
> Two years ago I bought an HDX572 about 350 miles from where I 
> live.  For transport I used a boat trailer.  I bolted 
> together a framework out of 4x4s and a 6x6  (down the center 
> of the trailer to level it out) to create a flat platform for 
> the tower to sit on.  When I arrived to pick it up, the 
> previous owner had a crane there (he was taking down several 
> towers).  The crane set the tower down on the boat trailer 
> and I towed it home.  Once home, I had a tow truck lift it 
> off.  The tow truck picked the tower straight up and I drove 
> the trailer away.  He then set the tower down.  It was almost 
> too easy.  BTW, the boat trailer was designed for an 18' boat 
> that weighs about 2500 lbs, so it was both long enough and 
> stout enough to handle the weight of the tower.
> 
> 73,
> Clay  W7CE