On 3/4/2013 10:41 AM, Jim Thomson wrote:
A buddy of mine contacted m2 regarding the topic of placing all the weight onto
the
bearing inside the OR-2800. Interesting response from m2.
Jim VE7RF
Something that I wonder about, are the people we talk to the people who
developed these rotators or "the new guard". Then I wonder if either
are engineers.
In the case of the Hy-Gain rotators I'm pretty sure we are talking new
people as that design has evolved from the old CDE? line over many years
with not all that many mechanical changes.
A design like the Hy-Gain, or ham series which are nothing but a pair of
U shaped races. Those need at least a minimal ore load as Steve said.
Lift the load on those and you end up with a very shaky mechanical system.
I've never seen the inside of the Orion series so I can't comment on them.
73
Roger (K8RI)
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Hi,
I have a OR2800PX rotor. I am told that all the weight (mast, antennas)
should be placed on the rotor. I am interested to know the why. And what
could go wrong if all the weight is not put on the rotor.
Thanks.
XXXX
-----Original Message-----
Hello XXXX,
That's a good question. Who told you that?
The rotator can withstand a lot of weight - it has an 1800 lb (818 kg)
Vertical Load Capacity.
However, as with any mechanical system the more one reduces stresses in the
system, the longer a system will last - generally speaking.
Regards,
Jason Boyer, N6EY
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