[UK-CONTEST] Tower info

[Bob Henderson]

A gap in the market has certainly been created for a fair price tower
manufacturer.  Come back Westower all is forgiven!

Bob

Bob Henderson, 5B4AGN, P3F
Giolou, Pafos, Cyprus
Email: bob at cytanet.com.cy
http://www.5b4agn.net
http://www.qsl.net/5b4agn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donald Field" <g3xtt at lineone.net>
To: "UK Contest Reflector" <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Tower info


> The bad news is that the new owner has increased prices dramatically (e.g.
a
> single tower section is now about £800!). Vine (GW3YDX) have taken over
the
> agency.
>
> Don G3XTT
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Higginson" <paul at greenrover.demon.co.uk>
> To: "Dave Lawley" <g4buo at compuserve.com>
> Cc: "UK Contest Reflector" <uk-contest at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 4:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Tower info
>
>
> > In message <41529C01.601 at compuserve.com>, Dave Lawley
> > <g4buo at compuserve.com> writes
> >
> > >
> > >It could do with new cables. I'd like to know if anyone can identify
> > >the type of tower, will standard Strumech cables be of the correct
> > >length, and does anyone know of a source of replacement cables other
> > >than Strumech?
> >
> > It does sound like an early Strumech to me. Check that the gate runs
> > freely, they have a habit of seizing closed at the most inopportune
> > moment.
> >
> > Talk to the tower manufacturer, now part of the Eliot group and they
> > will certainly be able to supply. 01543 502671
> >
> > If you feel confident / competent to source from a lifting gear supplier
> > you will save yourself a lot of money BUT...
> >
> > Don't let anyone tell you Stainless steel is suitable, it isn't.
> >
> > Ask the supplier whether you should lubricate the wire, and with what.
> >
> > Ask the supplier to tell you how long it will last, inspect it regularly
> > AND replace it within their recommended period.
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Regards Paul
> >
> > -- 
> > 73 de Paul GW8IZR IO73TI        |   Those who pay for bandwidth
understand
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> >
> >
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