I've used these and they work real well:
<http://www.escalera.com/stairclimbing/index.htm>
When you are moving something heavy like a repeater
cabinet a powered dolly is worth every penny of the rental
expense.
The 700 lb capacity model costs about $1700 new, and a
couple of the local specialty rental companies have them.
If you are going to rent one make sure it has the retractable
load support option.
Mike WA6ILQ
At 05:05 PM 08/31/10, you wrote:
WE did about the same thing but the cabinet was in the basement and
it had to go up a circular staircase. Plus we did not have enough
room to keep it away from the wall.
So we spent a lot of time taking it apart and then going back
together was easier.
Much lighter with out everything in it.
Butch, KE7FEL/r
On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 10:21 AM,
<<mailto:dmur...@verizon.net>dmur...@verizon.net> wrote:
Installed a MSTR II VHF repeater in a six foot cabinet on top of a
17 story building. The elevator got me to the 14th floor but it took
4 of us to get it the other 3 flights. It is possible to haul
without a hoist. Next time I do something like this I'm going to
remove the repeater and power supply and carry the parts, not the
whole repeater.
..._._
Aug 31, 2010 01:14:00 AM,
<mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
wrote:
On 8/30/2010 7:01 PM, Paul Plack wrote:
I already know I'd love to have a MII, and the bulk won't be an
issue getting it home or storing it, but the proposed site is on a
rooftop. That part could get interesting. I may need to devise a
truss...and something to hoist the repeater, too! (Rimshot.)
LOL!
Especially if you're using the MASTR II power supply. Be aware that
the M2 PS will draw quite a bit of current even at idle... if you're
paying the power bill, or care about someone who does... I have one
on in my basement for a link all the time, and live with it... :-)
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