[VHFcontesting] Tower trailer plans

[James French]

On Thu, 2009-04-16 at 16:28 -0700, Kelly Johnson wrote:
> #1 - Are those generators "RF Quiet/Safe"?  I've thought about doing
> the same thing, but didn't know where to buy a used lighting rig and
> wasn't sure if the generators were suitable for RF applications.

Check out your local rental yard/shop. They usually clear out once a
year to bring in newer equipment. Also look at local City/County/State
and police auctions also.

> 
> #2 - I looked into building a tower trailer years ago too, but it
> turned out to be less trivial than I first thought.   I wanted a
> trailer that would carry my Force 12 LPT-1242 (which only weighs 125
> lbs or so), but would allow the LPT-1242 to be easily removed from the
> trailer and allow the trailer to be easily stowed in my side yard when
> not operating portable.  Maybe your requirements will be more
> amenable.

If you have a Harbor Freight near you, they have trailer kits for sale
at most times.

James W8ISS