Submission from Tom K8TOM:

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This setup gave me my DXCC in a little over 6 months in 2009.  A fantastic setup for DX at a great price.

Antenna:  $450

Rotator:    $350

Tower:      $500

Total $1,300, but as a package (highly recommended) it’s $1,100.

Proceeds will likely go towards building a new Go-Box.

Trap Master TA-53-M with 40m add-on:

This is a great smaller-footprint 5-band beam. The 40M conversion kit is included here with the TA-53-M, so you’ll have a 40M rotatable dipole in addition to 5 other bands.

This antenna and add-on kit are identical to those currently sold and all parts are available from Mosley.

Current list price from Mosley for the TA-53M and 40M add-on with shipping is $1,915.  Yours for $450.

Yaesu G-1000DXA Rotator and Controller:

Heavy Duty Deluxe – 450 Degree Turning Radius w/Pre-set, 23 Sq. Ft. (Rotor Diameter 7 1/2 in, Rotor Height 12 1/2 in, Mast Diameter 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 in)

The Yaesu G-1000DXA is a great antenna rotator for rugged applications with a wind load of 23 sq. ft. and a vertical load of 440 lbs. This antenna rotator features a rotation range of 450 degrees (with presets) and offers hands-free rotation during busy operations with preset controls. The G-1000DXA also comes equipped with a compass display in which the stop may be set for North or South.

Specifications:
-Wind Load: 2.2
-K-Factor: 230
-Stationary Torque: 6,000 kg/cm
-Rotation Torque: 1,100 ~ 600 kg/cm
-Max. Vert. Intermittent Load: 200 kg
-Backlash: 1°
-Mast Size: 38 – 63 Ø
-360° Rotation Time: 40 – 100 sec
-Rotator Diameter x Height: 186 Ø x 300
-Weight: 3.5 kg

-Cable Requirement: 6 wire

Current price is about $600 + tax and shipping. Controller upgraded to LED dial lighting and all is like new. Yours for $350.

Glenn Martin RT-1832 17.5 foot roof tower

This Glenn Martin tower is in excellent condition, complete with rotator shelf and optional thrust bearing, ready to put up. This tower will take 15 sqft wind load at 70 mph, 12 sqft at 87 mph.  No guying required. Features ladder style design on one side for easy access and maintenance.

Manufacturer: Glen Martin

Max Height: 17.5 feet

Max Base Width 32 inches

Material: HD 6061-T6 Aluminum 1/8″x1.5″x1/5 Angle Satin Anodized

Stainless Steel Hardware: Nylon self-locking nuts

Includes four brackets for rooftop mounting

Wind Load ability: 8sqft@85mph, 4.3sqft@150mph

Max mast diameter: 2.375 inches

Max mast length: 8 feet

Max Balance Load Weight: 125 lb center-balanced

Rotator Plate fits most 4-bolt rotators

Top-to-Rotor distance: 34.75 inches

Weight: 62 pounds

List price before shipping and tax when last manufactured in 2017 was about $1,200.  $500.