[TowerTalk] TX-472 Re-cable Suggestions & Hinta

[Dan]

Jim, I have replaced all the cables on my TX472 as well as remove the 
pulleys and replace the bearings working from a ladder. My tower does 
not have a winch or power pull down. I raise and lower it using a floor 
block pulley and my tractor or a pick up truck (4wd). When it is lifted 
to extended position I slip a piece of 3 inch channel iron thru the 
tower at the bottom of the second section from the bottom and lower onto 
it. I have been doing it this way for 15 years and no problems.
  It was not a particularly difficult job if you have a reasonable 
amount of mechanical aptitude. There is a description of how I did it on 
our clubs web page www.sdxa.org   Click the DX Tips on the right hand 
side and read about it. I am 83 years old and not particularly strong. 
THIS IS A DESCRIPTION OF HOW I DID IT AND YOU ARE TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE IF 
IT DOES NOT WORK FOR YOU.

73, Dan, N5AR


Jim Nagle wrote:
>
> I need to replace the haul up cable on my TX-472.  What
> is the type / length of cable that I need to purchase?  Any recommendation
> for sources of supply?  Any other suggestions that I should consider
> before I begin? Any other installation hints?
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> Jim
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