[TowerTalk] Any general thoughts on the care and feeding of a Tashjian LM-354HDSP

[Paul Braiman]

Greetings from a guy who is realizing a dream that has persisted since I was a young’un. :)

Today, I just completed pouring a foundation for a Tashjian LM-354HD SP. In a month or so, if all goes well, the tower and the tilt-over base will be delivered and installed. My choice of antenna and rotator is still up in the air (sorry, I just couldn’t resist!). Are there any Towertalkians out there that have any tips or other wisdom to share about these beasties. 

It’s located next to my garage, and about 7 of the 21.5 ft. (plus a 4 foot mast) will be located above roofline. My city (Riverside, CA) saw fit to grant a permit even though I live in a Neighborhood Conservation Area (more than an ordinary residential district, but less that a full-on historical district). One of the conditions I agreed to was that I would retract it when not in active use. So besides upgrading to a more powerful motor wonder if anyone has any experience with frequent extension and retraction. Tashjian has supplied a manual, and I intend to follow its direction, but I know there’s a big pool of knowledge out here (been reading this group for months now…amazing!) and thought I’d try casting a hook into that pool.

Thanks in advance. Nice to be here.

73,
-Paul - W2PIR

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