[SixClub] Towers

[Greg Grambor]

Thanks, John, I appreciate the info. I listen to WFLA all the time in the
car (I don't know, somehow I just don't enjoy mobile ops very much, so I
listen to talk radio when driving). I'll give it a go.
See you on six!
73,
Greg WB2GMK
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rental Cars LLC John Carson" <kd5srw at theshop.net>
To: <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [SixClub] Towers


> In regard to your wench and fixure problems. Having spent many years in
> the radio broadcast biz, I would recommend that you contact a major high
> power AM station in your area. When you call ask to speak to the chief or
> asst. ENG. Briefly describe your problem (with any luck they will be hams,
> all the better to help you). See who they recommend and go from there.
> Most ENG's are good folk and willing to help(as long as your not asking
> for any money!!!)
>
> If you are near Tampa the station to contact is WFLA.
>
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> 73'
>
> John Carson  kd5srw
> Norman, OK!
>
>
>
>
> > Stay away from US Tower. I bought one of their 70' motorized crank-ups
> > and had a very bad experience when I had to go back to them for repair
> > parts and schematic documentation. They have absolutely no after-market
> > savvy. Put me through a run-around the likes of which I've never seen
> > before, lied to me, overcharged me for a new winch motor... the list
> > goes on and on. Stay away!
> >
> > Incidentally, the winch motor on my tower has malfunctioned again and I
> > can't figure out the problem. Does anyone know of a company in the Tampa
> > Bay area that does this sort of work? The only company I know of is in
> > New Hampshire, and I've had them down to work on my tower before but
> > it's very costly, you have to pay for the technician's air fare and
> > lodging. I had to bite the bullet on that cause I can't climb any more.
> > But this will not require any climbing, so does anybody know of a
> > company in Florida who works on winches and hoisting fixtures?
> > Greg WB2GMK
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "kenyon lenart" <kenyonl1 at bellsouth.net>
> > To: "reflector" <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 7:02 PM
> > Subject: [SixClub] Towers
> >
> >
> >> Suggestions for a nice crank-up
> >>
> >> Kenyon
> >>
> >>
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