[TowerTalk] Tilting over a DX-70: how far over will it go?

[Steve Jones]

Al,
I have a UST HDX-589.  It tilts from the base.  I installed my Orion 2800
and TiltPlate plus DB42 on a chrome moly mast with it tilted over, resting
on a pile of railroad ties about 4 feet high.  No problem tilting all that
hardware back up to vertical.  I would never climb a crank-up tower when
nested vertical or otherwise.  Not familiar with the DX-70.  I have lots of
photos if you're interested.
 73,
Steve
N6SJ 

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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of
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Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 10:03 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tilting over a DX-70: how far over will it go?

I am contemplating purchase of a new DX-70 or the HDX572.  The DX-70 tilts
horizontally being level at about 9' above ground.  Has anyone tilted it
further than horizontal to get the antenna (on a tilt plate) closer to the
ground for convenience?  My site will be suboptimal for use of a ladder or
lift to get up that 9' for maintenance.

I realize the 572 tilts at the base, not 9' up.  

Also, did you tilt up from ground on initial erection with a mast and rotor
installed or put those in once it was vertical and then tilted over?

 

Thanks for any tips!

Al

N6TA

 

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