This week I received a new Force 12 Sigma-280 Ultra. This is a 2el 80M Yagi
that weighs 245 lbs and has 102 foot elements on a 36 foot square boom (6x6
inch aluminum). About 60 feet of each element is made of aluminum tower
sections about the size of Rohn 20. It came in a 12x4x3 foot 600 pound
crate (according to the Roadway delivery sheet - still scratching head on
this). This thing is really BIG! I had to drag the box out using my
tractor and a chain tied to the front end loader and the crate corner, then
lift it using the chain around the middle.
There are a few photos of the antenna still in the crate at:
http://www.dutson.net/Ham/AntennaFarm/Sigma-280Ultra.html
I have an Orion OR2800P that could be used to rotate the new antenna but am
concerned that it may require a more substantial unit. I am looking for
alternate rotator suggestions. TIA.
73, Keith NM5G
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