Find a Real Tall Crane and Erect Everything

 

 

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Find a Real Tall Crane and Erect Everything    

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The crane was a fascinating piece of machinery.  When fully extended, it was 105 feet long.  The tower at 1800 pounds was a minimal load for this beauty.  Here's some pictures of the crane.

 

 

 

Time to raise the tower.

 

 

And now to install the antenna.

 

 

CQ DX.

 

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Bill Axelrod 8 June 2010