Fred,
I have a friend with a C31-XR on Rohn 55 at 90'. He is using an RR55 for
the exact same reasons that you are. The RR55 has been turning the C31
without issue for several years.
Since the C31 is a bit over rating, YMMV. Just a data point.
73 - Dave
On Sun, Aug 25, 2024 at 2:13 PM Fred KG9X <fred.kg9x@gmail.com> wrote:
> Jon,
>
> Really appreciate your comments on TT about the RR55. I have a
> question about the capability of the RR55. On the ProSistel page it
> lists the max weight at 45 kg and max wind area at 1.5 m2. I have a
> C31XR JK version antenna on a Rohn 55G at 50'. It's rated at 110# / 50
> kg and 18.6 f2 / 1.73 m2. These numbers are just a bit outside of their
> ratings. In your opinion, do you think their ratings might be a bit
> conservative and I would be OK with this combination?
>
> The reason I'm asking is that I have been dealing with a TIC ring
> that can't seem to handle this antenna in the wind. I have been in
> contact with Carl at TIC for nearly a year now asking for a solution.
> The motor he uses is too wimpy and the motor and direction indicator
> gears keep losing contact with the ring making it go out of calibration
> or give a "no motion" indication on the controller. He says he has a
> solution for both issues but nothing has been sent my way. It's always
> excuses that he needs a bit more time. The RR55 looks like a good
> option. How responsive is ProSistel to issues and delivery?
>
> TNX es 73,
>
> Fred KG9X
>
>
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