[R-390] Lifting Heavy Radios

[ToddRoberts2001@aol.com]

Some recent threads about lifting heavy radios reminded me of one solution I 
am planning to get myself. Several companies make what are called "Lift Hand 
Trucks". These are similar to standard hand-trucks but they have a lifting 
plate at the bottom. You put the heavy object to be moved on the bottom plate 
just like a standard hand truck. You roll it around to where you want to put 
it, say on a table top. You stand it up in place and then with a hand-crank 
you lift up the item as high as you want it, maximum up to about 4 or 5 feet 
high, then slide the item onto the table. No strain no pain. These would be 
ideal for lifting an R-390/R-390A into a 19" rack also. I believe these Lift 
Hand Trucks go for around $300 or so. 73 Todd Roberts WD4NGG.