I am getting ready to install a new Alpha Spid rotator and called them with
this question. The Alpha Spids do not require any vertical weight. They will
run fine
without it.
I don't know of a rotator that requires an axial load. The Hy Gain's do not.
Bob
K6UJ
> On Dec 26, 2019, at 9:33 PM, W3YY <w3yy@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Dave -
>
> My experience doesn't indicate that. My rotors, Yaesu G-1000DXA and Yaesu
> G-2800DXA, with no weight on them, have lasted for decades. Maybe other
> rotators are different.
>
> 73, Bob - W3YY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of David
> Gilbert
> Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2019 11:39 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Lift Mast to Replace Rotator
>
>
> Another guy just said the same thing you did, and I'm not sure that is
> universally a good idea. I expect Steve to eventually weigh in here
> with more authority on the subject, but from what I understand some
> rotators WANT to have some vertical weight on them to keep the bearings
> properly aligned. Free floating bearings aren't always a good idea.
>
> Dave AB7E
>
>
>
> On 12/26/2019 5:46 PM, W3YY wrote:
>> John -
>>
>> Next time install two bearings that provide both lateral and thrust support.
>> And then install the mast so there is no weight on the rotor. Then you can
>> easily remove and replace the rotor.
>>
>> 73, Bob - W3YY
>>
>
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