The problem with the Wilson tower isn't so much replacing the cable for the 
winch; it's properly mounting the house bracket to the rafters.  It was a 
pretty big job when I installed one at a rental in 1981.

Basically, you take the facia off, mount brackets on the ends of the exposed 
rafters for about sixteen feet.  Then, you need to get a piece of 4 x 8 or 6 x 
8 lumber cut at an angle lengthwise so that the  bracket is exactly 
perpendicular with the ground.  This means you need to find a lumber yard that 
can cut it at a angle usually around 15 degrees or so along the length of the 
piece of wood.

You then mount that wood onto the brackets with bolts and washers.  Then, you 
mount one end of the bracket.

Now, it only took three of us to walk the tower to the upright position.  Once 
it is upright, position the bracket around it and bolt it in.

I supported a tribander and two meter beam using that tower and it was very 
good for that kind of load.  But, you need to be sure to crank it down before 
any heavier winds.

Steve, K8SP
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 12:20 AM
Subject: Re: To Jennifer


NO the base is not set yet.  No I do nto have much for ham clubs in my area.
And the cable needs to be replaced also.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gary" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: To Jennifer


> Is the base already set?Is there any ham clubs in your area that might be
> able to help?  Gary KB2YAA
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jennifer" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:02 PM
> Subject: Re: To Jennifer
>
>
>>I am trying to get a crank up fold over tower put up.  I also need to
>> replace the cable.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "gary" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 12:58 PM
>> Subject: To Jennifer
>>
>>
>>>  I have missed some of the discussion.  What are you trying to get done?
>>> Gary
>>
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