Another consideration to give is how often do you mind going up the tower and
possibly servicing the rotator (proper spelling, rotors turn points and rub up
against brake pads) and possibly swapping it out. If you don't mind doing that
every so many years, then yes go with the lesser costly unit. For me, if you
don't want to do that, then go with the better design for longer expected life
between failures or trips up the tower. Phil KB9CRY
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> I hadn't seen this original post before I replied late on in the thread so I
> have a couple of additional comments.
> Although I recommended the Pro Sis Tel series in the other post, if you are
> only turning a TH6 at 60 feet the Ham III should be more than sufficient.
>
> The T2X should be more than sufficient if it's in good shape and it's a long
> way from the $1300 to $2500 for the PST61 and 71 rotors. Actually it's a
> long way from the much less expensive Alpha Spid as well.
>
> This is why I went with the PST61
> http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/tower.htm
> There are a lot of photos and even though small they add up and it might be
> slow to load.
>
>
> Roger Halstead (K8RI, EN73 & ARRL Life Member)
> N833R, World's Oldest Debonair (S# CD-2)
> www.rogerhalstead.com
>
> > Towertalkians......
> >
> > I have a 60 foot 25G tower with a TH6DXX and a HAM III as a Rotor. I
> > actually have two HAM III rotors...one for a spare...but....
> >
> > I am looking to do some tower work this spring and summer and wonder the
> > collective wisdom about getting a different rotor. These rotors are 20 to
> > 25 years old...they have been rebuilt by Norms at least once...and I
> > wonder if I should go to a different rotor.
> >
> > So, what do people like out there? T2X? Yaesu? Stay with what I got?
> > AlphSpid?
> >
> > I can either have mine rebuilt again or go with a T2X that is used....
> >
> > I will be getting a new beam but I am not sure what yet....could be a
> > SteppIR 3-element, a C4, or an OPTI-Beam.
> >
> > So, what do you all think based on your experience....
> >
> > Lee - K0WA
> >
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