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1. [TowerTalk] Rotor load bearing weight (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Gooden <Chuck.Gooden@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2016 23:30:36 -0500
Should the rotor in a tower, bear the weight of the antennas and mast? Or should the weight be on a bearing plate, and allow the rotor to be easily removed? What are the pros and cons of either appro
/archives//html/Towertalk/2016-04/msg00394.html (8,102 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor load bearing weight (score: 1)
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:02:10 -0500
I think it is the universal answer, "It depends." In the case of a Kurt Andress converted prop pitch motor (a small one) he told me to let all the weight (over 250 lbs) rest on the rotor/rotator befo
/archives//html/Towertalk/2016-04/msg00400.html (11,419 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor load bearing weight (score: 1)
Author: Bob K6UJ <k6uj@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 09:14:05 -0700
Patrick, Solid, well thought out info. I love your disclaimer clause ! I am installing an Orion 2800 in my tower soon and this thread is very timely for me. Great information from you guys...........
/archives//html/Towertalk/2016-04/msg00403.html (12,392 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor load bearing weight (score: 1)
Author: "Riki, K7NJ" <k7nj@awinets.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:07:58 -0600
Many years ago I installed a Ham-M rotator with a bearing above it and mechanical linkage to eliminate the weight on the rotator. This worked fine for a while. But, eventually, the top casting came l
/archives//html/Towertalk/2016-04/msg00414.html (7,927 bytes)


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