[UK-CONTEST] Tower info

[Steve GW4BLE]

Interesting!

I see John HTA's pic still appears on the Amateur Radio link, and good news
indeed that Roy Garbutt is still on board.

73

Steve
GW4BLE


-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Colin G3PSM
Sent: 23 September 2004 18:17
To: Uk-Contest at Contesting. Com
Subject: RE: [UK-CONTEST] Tower info

Sorry guys but the update situation is that the Versatower product and Roy
Garbutt who was one of the original Strumech guys has moved to the Francis
and Lewis International Group in Gloucester.   Check out the website at
www.fli.co.uk and click on Versatower.

I think you might find that prices have also come down a little since they
left the Elliott Group.

73

Colin, G3PSM

-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Donald Field
Sent: 23 September 2004 17:25
To: UK Contest Reflector
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
>
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