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Re: [TowerTalk] T2X rotor for DB-36?

To: Jeff AC0C <keepwalking188@ac0c.com>, Kelly Taylor <ve4xt@mymts.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] T2X rotor for DB-36?
From: "Richard (Rick) Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:12:10 -0700
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On 8/28/2015 11:32 PM, Jeff AC0C wrote:

The DB-36 is not a small nor light antenna, 160 pounds and a 26-foot
turning radius equates to 4,160 foot-pounds on the rotator, about 1,000
foot-pounds more than the spex on the T2X suggest.

73, kelly
ve4xt


Are you calculating the K-factor here?  I thought that the radius
to use was the one associated with an equivalent point mass having
the same moment.  This radius would be considerably less than the
turning radius.  Can someone clarify this?

In any event, I agree with the unsuitability of the T2X.  When
selecting a rotor, ask yourself:  "how much trouble is it going
to be to rep;ace it?".

Rick N6RK

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