In a message dated 99-03-01 11:08:25 EST, froemke@ibm.net writes:
> Interesting discussion. Would anyone care to comment on what one could
> expect
> from the new Yaseu rotor torque/vibration/shock dampening accessory for
> their
> medium and high end rotors? (I understand that it goes between the mounting
> bracket and the bottom of the rotor.)
>
> Which rotor ratings would you expect it would improve and by how much?
>
When I was at Hy-Gain, we estimated that a torque dampener would add
about 25% capacity to a rotator. Historically, very few devices like this have
survived real world applications.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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