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| Reviews Summary for AN Wireless |
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Reviews: 23
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $665 to $3475
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Description: This is a totally new tower system, designed for a multitude of commercial, and Amateur Radio needs where a lightweight, and pre-engineered tower is the requirement for installation. This self supporting tower fits the needs of UHF repeater users and cellular carriers with large antenna loads, to Ham Radio operators who need a tower that can stand up to the torque of big yagi rotors. Towers are available to withstand severe wind and ice conditions, in 70 MPH to 120 MPH exposures.
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More info: http://www.anwireless.com
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W0MU
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 27, 2006 20:06
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Heavy Duty!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I purchased the HD-70 from AN-Wireless back in October. We raised the tower yesterday with the help of a crane. Total time for the crane was one hour!
I also have a Trylon 64ft...er 56 ft tower and the AN-Wireless tower is much more robust than the Trylon. The HD-70 is much more solid and stable especially when climbing. The step bolts are a real plus I recommend them.
With the AN tower, if you order a 70ft tower you get a tower that is actually 70ft tall. Trylon sections overlap by a foot. The 64ft tower is only 56 ft tall. They send the tower with an 1 3/4 inch mast to reach the claimed height.
I asked for the tower to be shipped knocked down to save on shipping. However I did not realize the amount of time what would be required to build the sections. I doubt I would go this way again but being able to build the tower piece by piece does open up doors for a tower that might not otherwise exsist. This tower can be built piece by piece in the air!
Great product and great support! I would by from Dan again without hesitation.
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K0KT
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 3, 2006 17:32
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High capacity tower
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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After having had my main antennas down for more than 10 years, with the impending move to a new home, I decided that it was time to plan a new antenna system. After forty years of simple wire antennas on 40 and eighty meters, I wanted to fulfill my dream of having some kind of steerable radiator on these bands, plus the other HF bands. My primary constraints were: no guy wires (agreement with the XLY) and to keep within the manufacturer’s specifications for maximum loading (for my own peace-of-mind and to get permission from the county to construct).
In looking at alternatives, I realized that a crank-up tower just would not have the capacity for the kind of antennas that I was considering. I began looking closely at the AN Wireless offerings. From my research, the AN Wireless line of self-supporting towers has, by far, the best Capacity/Price ratio. On top of that I found the support and service to be second to none, relative to any company with which I have ever done business. In the end, I decided to install an HD-70 tower with a 22-foot mast. When the county began to push back on my plans and it was clear that permitting would not be straightforward, I also added plans for a three-element 80-meter vertical array.
Dan Simmonds, president of AN Wireless, and I must have exchanged about 200 emails over the 9-month period that I was planning and constructing. It often seemed like Dan is always sitting in front of his computer to answer questions from his customers!
Some added benefits of working with AN Wireless were that wet-seal plans from an Iowa PE were available at a nominal cost and the base section was shipped early to me via UPS so that we could pour the concrete far in advance of the construction. In addition, when I was time to ship the tower and other stuff that I had ordered, Dan looked at his schedule and offered to deliver everything himself for the same cost as the trucking company (but with much lower risk of damage and delay and perfect arrival predictability so that I could have some helpers on hand to help unload the truck).
I had construction help from my building contractor and climbing and other help from a local ham (KI0Q) who does tower installation/maintenance as part of his business. Everything with construction and erection went about a smoothly as it could.
It is hard to find words strong enough to express my total satisfaction both with both the AN Wireless product and the service that came with it. I recommend AN Wireless products most highly. You can see a bit of the construction story at
http://www.anwireless.com/ia1.html
You can also spend hours looking at the interesting AN Wireless web pages.
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KL1DS
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 9, 2005 11:48
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Tower review
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased an 80' HD AN Wireless tower package from Dan July 2005. I have nothing but praise for the well engineered product and outstanding service from his company. I feel it is the best of the best. This is a very strong tower and it is flawless in design. I have two big antennas--Optibeam OB 40 and OB 16-5 and AN Wireless met my structural needs for these antennas. Dan is just a nice guy and was very helpful from the very beginning. I would give him and his company my highest rating and would recommend his towers for any application. Bob KL1DS
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K3DUA
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 4, 2004 17:45
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Cooperation with customers 110%
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I wanted a non-guyed tower and chose AN Wireless HD-60 after speaking with Dan and seeing his product at Dayton. His coopperation was above and beyond the call of duty. I had him do several "special" modifications to the tower for my needs and he came through on each requirement. During the process, we emailed back and forth time after time discussing design ideas and questions and answers (over 100 emails each way)---he was always instantly responsive.
At this point I have tower up (no antennas yet) and I can say that I am very happy with the product. If anyone has any questions about my AN Wireless tower experience, feel free to email me at K3DUA@EROLS.COM.
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KA4JXT
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 17, 2004 16:27
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Exceptional Product and Service
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I'm not one to read long reviews so here is the bottom line: Exceptional design and construction. Superior quality in every aspect. Service and support beyond expectations. Dan and his tower are the best one could ask for. I give him and his product absolutely the highest marks. I wish all ham radio (and other) purchasing experiences were of his caliber. Words can not adequately describe my most sincere admiration and appreciation.
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WA3JGI
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 7, 2004 19:51
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hd40
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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well Dans Towers are well beyond great not only does he help he really helps heavy duty well i got a heavy duty 40 foot ill never worry about thunderstorms again antennas may fail but a AN wireles won't fail i live on Kent island in the chesapeake lots of wind thanks dan , carroll wa3jgi
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WB1S
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 29, 2004 17:59
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A great product !
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The AN Wireless tower caught my eye at the 2002 Boxboro hamvention. Dan Simmons the principle of AN Wireless was at the booth with a section of the tower. I was able to look it over and discuss its design properties with Dan. I decided that this is a good sturdy steel tower and it might be a candidate for my new QTH. I’ve always gravitated to self-supporting towers for the esthetics. Having used Rohn SSV in another location the bar was set high for this new installation.
Dan is one of the most competent and gracious vendors I have dealt with in any business line. He was helpful from design through delivery and often checked to see if I needed any help or guidance. I was able to get a building permit very easily with the professional prints and analysis documents provided by AN Wireless and their engineers. During the construction Dan answered emails and phone calls immediately and always cheerfully. The product itself proved to be very nice and went together without any trouble. All bolts washers and nuts were supplied and the holes all lined up very nicely. By the way – Dan himself delivered the tower and delivery was on time and as quoted. (Somewhat rare these days). I highly recommend AN Wireless Tower products and service.
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AI4U
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 27, 2004 22:59
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Top Quality
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I sold my Glen Martin tower for a stronger, better tower. AN Wireless Towers are top quality. Dan the owner is all about customer service and will go out of his way to make sure you are completely satisfied. I purchased the LD-70 and am totally satisfied with the quality of the structure, very strong.
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K3DNE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 22, 2004 15:21
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Excellent products and service!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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After many months of research into a new tower, I finally decided on the AN Wireless HD60. The main purpose of a new tower was to get rid of my existing Rohn 25G and guy wires from my back yard. Dan (KK3AN) the owner of AN Wireless was extremely helpful in the entire process including personal delivery of the tower, mast, rotor and accessories and he was on site and helped with the tower work on the day the tower went up! All my numerous questions via email and phone were answered promptly and professionally. The tower now supports antennas from 1.8MHz thru 3456MHz the vhf-uhf-microwave array is rather large (>30 sq.ft.) and the tower has handled the load well so far. My compliments to AN Wireless for providing an excellent product and service.
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AA6NP
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 30, 2004 12:02
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OUTSTANDING!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I shopped long and hard for a heavy-duty freestanding tower and finally settled on the AN Wireless HD-70. The tower is up and I don't think I could possibly be more satisfied. This is an awesome product that is priced well, delivered on-time, and backed with superb customer support. I must have peppered Dan (the AN Wireless owner) with a hundred questions and he answered each one, QUICKLY! From a ridiculous County permitting process, to getting this tower up in a difficult mountainous location, Dan really helped make it all happen. Too bad E-Ham reviews only go up to 5...because this is a perfect 10.
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