Yesterday I tried to remove my HDR300 rotator from its Rohn-25
mounting bracket. The rotator was only 5 years old, stored inside for
the past 3 years. I found that the top plate was rusted onto the
output shaft and the square key didn't have any intention of coming
loose. I called Hy-Gain and they were pleasant but unhelpful.
Eventually, I drilled & tapped the key (10-32) and barely managed to
yank it out, thus freeing the plate and saving the day.
How can I avoid this fun project in the future? Will a liberal
coating of grease over the shaft be sufficient? Or should I use some-
thing more exotic?
W9IP
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Michael R. Owen, Ph.D. a.k.a.: W9IP
Department of Geology Northern Lights Software
St. Lawrence University Star Route, Box 60
Canton, NY 13617 Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-5975 - voice - (315) 379-0161 (6-9pm)
e-mail: MOWE@SLUMUS FAX - (315) 379-5804
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