Hi all, I'd like to learn what is the better approach concerning antenna weight on the rotator. For ease of changing rotators and not having to raise the antenna stack it would be nice to have all th
Hi All, I'm getting ready to install a 4130 mast in a Yaesu G-800 rotator. Is it advisable to pin the mast through the rotator's aluminum clam shell clamps? The antenna has 14 + square feet of wind l
Hi Guys, Many thanks to each of you for your information and time to respond to my questions. The information is very helpful. The next phase is to test the system and see how it all works. 73, Jack,
Hi Jack, The common wisdom is that the rotor is designed and should support the weight of the mast and antenna. That said, I have had a 4-el quad (24 foot boom) up on a Tri-Ex HD3-54 crank up tower f
Summary of: "To pin or not to pin" -- What's the weight and turning radius of your proposed antenna? The G-800 is a pretty medium duty rotator and 14+ sq.ft. may exceed its capacity. In answer to you
Hi Bobby, The manual is not clear, I just wired one on the bench this week. Wire from pin to pin terminals 1 thru 5. It works fine. 73 Jack, W3TMZ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfa
I have been told totally opposite approaches for treating 4130 Chromemoly mast material. I'd like to learn what others have done. So what is recommended ? Thanks, Jack, W3TMZ -- FAQ on WWW: http://ww