[TowerTalk] Winch questions

[Jon Pearl - W4ABC]

Hi Barrie.

Think in terms of 'hoist'.

Look here for some ideas that may help... http://w4abc.com/drive.html



73,

Jon Pearl - W4ABC

On 11/11/2010 5:08 PM, Barrie Smith wrote:
> I recently put a Bencher Skyhawk atop a HG-52SS.  At the moment, I'm using a hand-winch to raise and lower the tower.  Since I'm lazy, I'd like to install an electric winch.
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> The beam itself weighs 75 lbs.  I have no idea what weight the portion of the tower that rises and lowers represents.
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> I'd rather go a little over-kill on the winch.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions as to what winch to buy?
>
> 73, Barrie, W7ALW
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