The Rotor Genius is an interesting concept but I wonder how well the
magnetic compass works around all of the metal on a tower. I have not
seen a review of this product.
There are numerous TIC designs and they are mounted in various
climates so potentiometer life can very depending on the installation.
I have five very old TIC rings installed at my NC home and I have
replaced two pots in the last ten years. It is important to make
every effort possible to keep moisture out which is not easy since the
motors and indicators are designed with the shaft pointing upward.
When I had these same TIC Ring Rotators in IL I had more frequent
issues with them due to moisture freezing inside the potentiometer. I
also protect my rotators from lightning damage using MOVs. I had one
TIC ring rotator in corrosive Aruba for five years and never had an
issue.
GL
John KK9A
Richard Thorne N5ZC wrote:
I'm interested in the Rotor Genius for a new tower project which will
have two rotors. An Orion and a Tic Ring.
I think the advantage to using the RG with the TIC is not needing the
POT to determine direction.
Has anyone installed a rotor genius, results?
Thanks
Rich - N5ZC
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