[NCDXA] Group purchase of AB577 Winch Cable by Jack W3KX

[Phillip Barsky]

Hello All,

I am in the process of making arrangements to have a small quantity of
replacement winch cables fabricated for the AB-577 and AB-621 rocket
launchers. I have now decided to open up this offer to NCDXA members as
well.

In 2012 there wast PVRC group buy following the catastrophic failure of the
cable while setting up for W3AO field day. The last buy was orchestrated by
Dan, K2YWE, current PVRC President. Over 50 sets of cables were ordered at
that time.  I have been in contact with Dan and have used his drawing and
the same company that produced them back in 2012 to obtain quotes.

The replacement cable is an 11 ft long 3/16" by 7x16 stainless steel wire
rope terminated with a thimble on one end and a shank ball where the cable
fits inside the winch sprocket. This cable assembly is not generally
available. In the past, Ontario Surplus has carried it, but it is currently
out-of-stock with an unknown date for re-stocking.

I currently have orders from 24 PVRC members for 38 cable sets. I expect to
place the order by Wednesday of this coming week.

The estimated cost per cable will range between $30 and $40 and be
determined once the order is placed.  This is the shipping cost to my
location. Shipping to your location would be $8.85 using USPS Priority Mail
Padded Envelope. Pickup could also be arranged. All orders must be
confirmed by payment in advance.

The cables will be available approximately 2-3 weeks after the order is
placed. I will also include a replacement cotter pin and roll pin needed to
install the new cable and a link to instructions for cable removal and
replacement for the AB-621, the AB-577 sister rocket launcher. The process
is similar for the AB-577 and can usually be performed without removal of
the winch sprocket.

I have also arranged a group buy of the AB-577 and AB-621 guide rollers.
Fourteen PVRC members have ordered almost 150 replacement guide rollers.
The cost of these will be in the $10 - $15 range, dependent of material
cost, labor and shipping. This order will be finalized by the end of next
week. More details will be provided once I have a sense of the level of
interest.

This announcement was also sent out on the PVRC reflector, for those who
are also PVRC members.

If you have questions or are interested in purchasing one of the winch
cables or a set of the guide rollers, please act quickly and contact me
directly

73,
Jack Ference, W3KX
jack.ference at comcast.net
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