[MRCA] Tubular Cable Driven Mobile Tower

[J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT]

Hi Folks!



I have a cable-driven military tower that is 20+ feet in length when
extended, but it has no markings except in German.  They are purely
directional labels with words like, “Auf” stamped on the side of the drive
mechanism.  

 

The tower has an internal cable drive system and a gearbox that was
originally motorized.  When I got it, I had a ½ ratchet drive welded onto
the shaft.  It is really cool, to be able to raise and lower a tower in
about two minutes of easy ratcheting!

 

It seems that it was mounted through a roof.  There is a mounting ring at
the top of the base section where there are the remains of a rubber gasket.

 

I have never been able to find another one and would love to see what it
will cost me if I ever want to have another on a vehicle.

Anyone have any thoughts as to what it is and where it was used?   

 

Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964

 

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