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>
> On 10/13/2010 5:14 PM, Jim Hoge wrote:
>> Why not bolt the rotator to a metal plate that in turn bolts to the
>> rotator
>> shelf? That way, the plate becomes the sacrificial element should you
>> ever need
>> to drill for a new hole patern.
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> 1/4" Aluminum plate, bolted to the accessory shelf on standoffs with
> the plate cut for the rotator. At least the new Hy-Gain rotators are
> going to a pigtail with connectors instead of that fragile terminal
> strip that *rusts* and is easily broken.
]> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
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yes you would want a gap between the plates otherwise the double skin would
trap water and rust quickly.
I was just on the tower today hooking up the pigtail on my M2 rotator - no
coax yet but at least the mast turns.
Mark
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