Hi Alan

They are certainly well thought of!

The Radio Society of Great Britain ordered one (not sure what height) and
had it delivered to their new HQ at Bletchley Park, and then couldn't get
permission to install it!

73

ATB

David W Wood 

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 3:14 AM
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Subject: Luso towers

Hello list,

 

Has anyone on the list looked into Luso towers when shopping for a new one?
For those that aren't aware of Luso, it is a Japanese tower builder of heavy
duty electrically operated crankup towers in heights from 90 feet to over
300 feet.  They accommodate antenna, rotor, and mast weight of up to 2200
pounds.  The 150 foot model is rated to accommodate 140 square foot of
antenna, and goes from a fully retracted height of 42 feet to a fully
extended height of 145 feet in 29 seconds.    Masts of up to 8.6 inch
diameters are accommodated with multiple thrust bearings.  Each model is
available with a number of options, including a rotating base, and automatic
retraction when winds exceed a preset level.  The 150 foot model weighs
29700 pounds excluding options.

 

A friend just took delivery of the 90 foot model with the rotating base and
automatic retraction system.  Because of my recent good news on the health
front, I am seriously thinking of ordering the 120 foot tower with the
rotating base, automatic retraction, 4 inch mast with thrust bearings, and a
prop pitch rotor with Green Heron controller.

 

If anyone has investigated the Luso offerings, I'd appreciate discussing
them with you.

 

Merry Christmas everyone, and a very happy New Year.

 

Best 73

Alan