[TowerTalk] Wilson TT-45 Tubular Tower

[Roger (K8RI)]

Dave NT9E wrote:
> Last August we had a microburst go through Mchenry IL and my Wilson 
> TT-45 bent at the point where the raising fixture (RBRF-10) holds onto 
> the tower and allows it to rotate. So now I have a permanent 5-10 deg 
>   
IF I remember correctly and that's a big if so I spelled it our instead 
of the IIRC, the Wilson is of relatively simple construction and is a 
relatively light weight tower made of tubular steel. "I think" it's 
structural, or even thin steel. IF that is the case, you could probably 
get it fixed.   A welder could cut the bed out, and replace it or even 
sleeve over it. I know I can weld 16Ga with my MIG welder and if some 
one with my level of skill (or lack there of) can do that, those guys 
should be able rebuild the whole tower...for a price.

IF you live near a welding shop, see if you can get one of the welders 
to take a look at it. Make sure they know the specifications before they 
start cutting and welding.  They might (and probably could) do the work 
right there on site, but get a price first as time and material for "on 
site" might not be what we consider inexpensive. <:-))

Good Luck,

73

Roger (K8RI)


> bend. I am looking for another TT-45 to replace it. If you know a US 
> Tower MA-40 will fit in an RBRF-10 I wil take this under consideraion as 
> well. Would prefer Chicago area but will travel up to 250 mi if price is 
> right.
>
> Dave NT9E