[TowerTalk] US Tower Re-cable info HDX-572-MDPL

[K5JZ]

Hi Dan,

Thank you so much! My friend will be thrilled. This reflector has always been a world class resource and it is because of all of you. Thanks again.

73,
George K5JZ
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dan Hearn 
  To: K5JZ 
  Cc: Ken Nicely ; towertalk at contesting.com 
  Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 11:35 AM
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] US Tower Re-cable info HDX-572-MDPL


  George: I have a TX472 and have replaced the cables on it as described on our club website www.sdxa.org under Articles. I believe your question can be answered by a verbal description of the cable lift system. 
  1. The cable pulleys are mounted on one of two plates. 
  2. Plate 1 is on the top of the bottom section 1. 
  3. Plate 2 is mounted at the bottom of section 2 and is actually lower than plate 1 when the tower sections are nested. 
  4. The end of the lift cable is connected to a bolt at the left end of plate 2. 
  5. I goes vertically to the left side of a pulley on the left end of plate 1. 
  6. It turns down to the left side of the only pulley on plate 2. 
  7. It goes vertically to  the left side of a second pulley on plate 2 which is mounted at a bend in the plate.The bend in the plate sends the cable out away from the tower side and to the ground to a winch. 
    I realize this may sound a bit complicated but if you are looking at the tower it should be very clear. 
  73, Dan, N5AR


  On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 8:08 AM, K5JZ <k5jz at bellsouth.net> wrote:

    Thanks Ken! I am certain that the photos will help. I know someone on this list has a diagram and hopefully they will offer a copy up. I would like for my friend to be able to file it away with his manuals etc.

    Thanks again my friend!

    73,
    George K5JZ

      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Ken Nicely
      To: K5JZ
      Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
      Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 7:42 AM
      Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] US Tower Re-cable info HDX-572-MDPL


      If it is anything like the tx-455 it should not be too hard to figure out.  I have lots of photos from my tx-455 install.  Maybe they will help.


      I was worried about the same issue when I purchased my tower.  It was in sections when I picked it up and the cables were already removed.  I figured it out.


      Hope some photos help.


      http://s863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/knicely1/Tower%20Intstall/



      On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 7:44 AM, K5JZ <k5jz at bellsouth.net> wrote:

        I have a friend that has a 10 year old HDX-572-MDPL that broke its raising
        and lowering cable. It broke as he was just starting to raise the tower. He
        has ordered the replacement from US Towers but we are in need of the
        re-cabling diagram. Can anyone send it to me or supply me with a link for
        download?

        Thanks in advance!

        73,
        George K5JZ

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