[MRCA] Looking for a BEST OFFER For Sale: Heavy Duty MobileTower

Thu Dec 26 21:04:10 EST 2013

Al et al,

You won't be seeing these ads for quite awhile.I have been getting good
responses, but there always is some "crisis" that emerges preventing the
sale.  Each cycle has yielded at least two "serious" responses, so I was
encouraged to continue with the promotion.

This time I was jumping through hoops for one fellow who kept asking
questions, requesting more photos, then I "ate" the shipping costs, and then
there was a last minute decision not to pursue due to the sudden purchase of
some other piece of equipment.  I am a bit disappointed with the way folks
string me (and others) along, asking for this and that, and then, in the
end, bail.

This is a truly unique piece of equipment quite a bit more sturdy than the
"AB-series" masts.  It is a shame that folks don't see its value.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!   

Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964

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From: mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Al Klase
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:05 PM
To: mrca at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [MRCA] Looking for a BEST OFFER For Sale: Heavy Duty
MobileTower

DITTO:  You've papered the entire web. Nobody's interested at anything like
three figures.

On 12/26/2013 4:50 PM, KA1LHZ wrote:

I've had at least 10-15 copies of this e-mail so far. PLEASE STOP RESENDING
IT!!!!

On 12/23/2013 04:59 AM, J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT wrote: 

Hi Folks!

This tower could be used in a fixed or mobile environment.  What I like
about it, is that you can use a short A-frame ladder to put whatever you
want on top (e. g. rotator and tall mast and then just use a 1/2 inch
ratchet to raise it up in about 2 minutes to full height.  The ability to
put an antenna between 30-45 ft in the air, depending on antenna load
without having to tip it up is a liberating capability.  I mounted it on the
back of my old van which I no longer have, and I would just go up on the
platform built into the rack to drop in the rotator and mast.  In fact, I
would preinstall the rotator with its cabling into the van and then just
drop in the mast, antennas and feed lines into the top of the rotator.  I
would then ratchet it up from the safety and ease of the ground.   

The rack as it exists today, is only the rear 20% needed to support the
tower and fits very well on a van.  It allows access to the top and also
provides for in-transit storage of gear.  The key element is the 2 inch
hitch fixture that supports the bottom of the tower.  

Finally, this tower is REALLY STURDY and can support a whole bunch of
antenna load.  The limiting element will be the rotator.  It was built for
the U. S. Army by a German company (unknown) and does not require
maintenance of seals for hydraulics or pneumatics or the use of a compressor
to operate.  This is unlike the surplus broadcast towers you see.  Its
internal cable-driven design is reliable and a pleasure to use.  I have
never seen another one on the market and I have searched through many
military vehicle and radio web sites, lists and experts.  My guess is that
it was built to support a dish on an armored or heavy wheeled vehicle.  

Please let me know of your interest.  I will accept cash or PayPal to
W2TTT at ATT.NET.

I am selling my unique 28 ft heavy duty, military tubular tower.  

This cable-driven tower can be raised and lowered by hand using a 1/2 inch
ratchet handle in about two minutes. The base of the tower is supported by
a custom offset base bracket that is inserted into a two inch trailer hitch
receiver and a
heavy duty custom cargo roof rack to support the top. 

Just add a rotator and a suitable mast, and you can get up to 45 or more
feet with your antennas! 

This is a great tower for EMCOM, Field Day, Hilltopping and more!

It will go on any vehicle but the roof rack piece is based on a van body
with gutters..
Also included is a custom base that slides into a 2 inch receiver.

I will send you photos upon request.

To take a look, please text or call me at 201 314 6964 or email me.
I am asking $2,900 or best offer.

Thanks & 73,
Gordon Beattie, W2TTT at ARRL dot NET
201.314.6964

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