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Subject: Hello!
From: barry@w2up.wells.com (barry)
Date: Mon, 03 Jun 96 10:40:31 EDT
K7LXC@aol.com writes:

> 
>     Although I see a lot of ring rotors being used, IMO most people use them
> somewhat reluctantly due to less than commercial materials and reliability.
>  Your mileage may vary.  
> 

I'll agree with the above. I've had my ringrotor up for about 2 years. 
Major problems were intial installation due to poor quality control 
(holes drilled about 1/4 off center in bracket where motor mounts). Minor 
problems with direction indicating pot wiper arm recently (relatively 
common from what I hear). 
I'm glad the ring is on the lower TH7 so its breakdown would not be 
incapacitating. T2X rotating TH7 and 402CD at top - not a problem in 5+ 
years.

IMO, Ringrotor is only option for full rotation of antenna not at the top 
of a tower; but would definitely NOT use one at the top of the tower (and 
glad I only have one!)
73 Barry

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