I have found that the older I get the easier I need things to be!
This scheme I am working with allows one to stand on the ground in the
array and do whatever. If I receive adequate warning of a coming ice
storm or hurricane it is concievable to lower it all to a position of
safety as well.
John Ferrell W8CCW

On Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:41:57 GMT, "JB" wrote:



Often helpful to just tilt it back with the antenna pointing up so that it
will almost rest on the reflector element. This way you can still reach the
driven element and do tuning and testing and feed point assembly. One of
the tower manufacturers makes an MA40 tubular (40') with crank up and tilt
over come-along arrangement and was very manageable from the ground. I.m
sure 55' is available.