[BCVHFA] Tower for sale

[Carl Morgan]

The Dial Radio Club [Middletown, OH] is offering for sale a 35 foot 
crank-up portable tower.  The tower is of military origin and has 
been used by the Club at Field Day exercises since the early 2000's. 
The tower is a [military] AB-952.

Included with the tower are two sets of guy wires [yes, wire not 
rope]. There is one set for the base mount and one set for the top of 
the tower. The guys are adjustable for length and include built-in 
turnbuckles. Also Included are guy stakes, jacking handle, and 
carrying case.  Stored tower is in a case approximately 6 x 2 x 3 
feet. and its approximate weight is 120 lb..

Erection of the tower should be done by a minimum of five men (for 
safety), three managing the guys and two inserting tower sections and jacking.

Condition of the tower is very good and free of any corrosion or 
modifications. All tower accessories and parts are present. The 
original manual (Chapter 2) describing the installation is available. 
We're asking $325 (negotiable) and and the tower can be picked up in 
Middletown, OH. During periods of usage, our Club mounted a rotator 
and a 3-element tri-band beam atop the tower.

If you wish to see the tower, please contact Dave Williamson, KD8W, 
via e-mail at dwilli43 at cinci.rr.com, or landline at 
513-424-5819.  For photos of the tower or answers to questions, 
contact me, via e-mail at k8cm at arrl.net, or landline at 513-433-5428.

73  <>  Carl