[TowerTalk] Hygain HG-70HD

[Greg]

Are you sure its a hygain?  I have the hg70hd and the manual but it uses
the rear cage with the ears welded....no T plate.

Maybe its a us tower model?

73
Greg
AB7R
 On May 28, 2012 4:30 PM, "Marv Shelton" <marvs at att.net> wrote:

>               I just purchased a used HG-70HD 70 ft.  crankup tower by
> Hygain. My problem is that the manual I received online is not 100%
> identical to the tower that I have. Specifically, the base mounting is
> different. In the manual, the tower base tabs are mated to matching tabs
> welded to the ends of rebar that form the base foundation cage. My tower
> came with a "T" Shaped mounting base with holes in it that apparently are
> use by a threaded rod foundation base.
>
> Even though I will have to have a foundation base made (the cost of a new
> one plus shipping made the decision very easy). I would like to have it
> made
> to utilize the "T" shaped base that I have.  I believe the reason for this
> base design is to allow it to be mounted on screws on threaded rods, which
> would allow the antenna to be plumbed easily.
>
> Does anyone have the manual, plans and drawings for this version of the
> HG-70HD?
>
> I'm also looking to replace the cables and other hardware throughout the
> tower. They are structurally sound, but I'd like to start with new
> hardware.
> If someone has a parts list that would be helpful as well.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Marv WA2BFW
>
> Wa2bfw at arrl.net
>
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