For a quick site survey I have been making use of a Phantom 3. Nice and easy to launch it and zip above the tree line to see what's what. Cheaper than a bucket truck!
On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: > Years ago, I would use a guy for contract install work who had a bucket > truck. But the bucket rarely seemed to fit or open the right way. It’s > one thing if you are working on the front of a building, like tuckpointing > or installing a sign. But if you want to put something on a sloped roof, > the bucket never seemed to go where you could work without getting out of > it, and the door always seemed to be in the wrong spot to get out onto the > roof. > > For putting a dish on a utility pole or something like that, a bucket > truck is great. Or for a quick site survey to see if a small tower would > get LOS. > > > *From:* Josh Luthman <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Monday, January 18, 2016 12:12 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Bucket truck or vans > > What happens if you need to get to that equipment *NOW*. I'd be afraid > you need to rent it and won't arrive until tomorrow...or worse... > > > Josh Luthman > Office: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 Wayne St > Suite 1337 > Troy, OH 45373 > > On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 1:09 PM, Nate Burke <[email protected]> wrote: > >> We have a local rental shop that rent's a 60' tow behind bucket for >> $300/day. We've used it for a couple business installs when it's needed. >> Especially usefull for hauling ballast to a roof. Cheaper than buying a >> bucket truck. >> >> That said, there are some times when just having a bucket would be nice. >> >> On 1/18/2016 12:05 PM, Jason McKemie wrote: >> >> Might work good for wireless installs around there, I've had limited use >> of mine for that purpose due to the likelihood of it leaving ruts in >> customer's yards. >> >> On Monday, January 18, 2016, Jaime Solorza <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Yes I resisted buying one when I had ISG but that was long ago in a >>> galaxy far far away.... I hit myself for that.... I can always rent one I >>> guess. >>> On Jan 18, 2016 10:55 AM, "Josh Luthman" <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> 22k for both is a great deal! >>>> >>>> Just keep in mind any install that you do with a bucket truck will >>>> probably require a bucket truck. If the thing breaks you may not be able >>>> to reach some things. >>>> >>>> >>>> Josh Luthman >>>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>> Suite 1337 >>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Jaime Solorza < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Considering buying a bucket truck or van as I get older. That fall on >>>>> ice in Amarillo made me realize body no longer wants me to have lightning >>>>> quick cat like reflexes. My rotator cuff is still sore...my son in law >>>>> has >>>>> a sign business with a 36 ft boom on van and 60 ft on diesel truck. He >>>>> paid 22k for both!!! here is van ...what you guys think? Great for camera >>>>> installs and even cutting tree branches. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >
