To each his own, but I've been pinning my masts to my rotators (Hy-Gain and
Yaesu) for 30 years and never experienced a rotator failure. And, of
course, I've never had to worry about antennas slipping and needing
reorientation. If your rotator can't resist normal antenna torque due to
wind, it seems to me it's underated. Just my two-cents worth.
73, Bob - W3YY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Jones K0HY" <k0hy@comcast.net>
To: "NOLL AMIDZICH" <namidzich@wi.rr.com>
Cc: "Towertalk" <Towertalk@contesting.com>; "Mark Potter"
<jbpmlp@comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 6:52 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Slipp-Not Clamp for rotors
I think I would rather re-orient my antenna ('s) once a year when I do
maintenance than replace/rebuild a rotator. Much cheaper!
Jim
NOLL AMIDZICH wrote:
Mark,
I have been using the slipp - not clamp since April 2004. The clamp is
used on a tailtwister. The rotor turns a kt34xa and a 5 el 6 mtr beam.
Before installing the clamp, I would have to re- orient the antennas on
an average of once a year minimum due to high winds. (I tried to exercise
"wind management" by pointing the booms of the antennas into the wind but
wasn't always successful for various reasons). I always felt it was
better to let the mast slip a bit then to pin the mast and risk rotor
damage.
Since installation, the mast has NOT slipped at all. Even with winds in
excess of 50 MPH. In fact , the very first weekend after installation ,
our area (Milwaukee, Wi) had winds exceeding 50 MPH. The clamp was put
to the test very quickly and performed very satisfactorily.
The usual, no affiliations with the manufacturer, just a very satisfied
customer.
73
Noll W9RN
Mark Potter wrote:
Would like to get opinions on how these work. Am using a 2" mast with a
T2X rotor., TB-3 Thrust bearing. Now about 12 sq. ft. load. Going up
to about 20 sq. ft. Had to pin the rotor to the mast to keep it from
turning.
Their web site is www.consultpr.com
Reply off line if you like. jbpmlp@comcast.net
Mark W9UZ
Wheaton, IL
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