"MTV" wrote in message
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Thanks for the idea, John,

Marv

John Ferrell wrote:
Here is how I do it. There is much more to do but it is
operational...No climbing!
http://dixienc.us/TiltOverGadget/TiltOverGadget.mht

John Ferrell W8CCW

On Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:13:07 -0600, MTV
wrote:

I'm starting to look for a 55' freestanding tower with house wall
bracket. Am undecided on a lattice type or tubular. Being an old geezer
I am not interested in the standard lattice type which requires
climbing, but a nestable type to be raised and lowered by a crank or
motor. I figure if it can be lowered I could work on it from the roof
of
my one story house. Main antenna would be a Cushcraft A4S 4-element or
equivalent - wind area abt 4 sq ft. Not sure I could handle the huge X7
Big Thunder and its 7.9 sq ft., although that would be ideal.

Any first hand experience or recommendations?

Marv
W5MTV

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.